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Papadakis Family History

Papadakis Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from papas ‘priest’ + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vasilakis, Petrakis, Vlahakis, Panagakos, Papalia, Pappas, Paradis

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Where is the Papadakis family from?

You can see how Papadakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papadakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papadakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Papadakis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Papadakis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Papadakis families in 1911.
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What did your Papadakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papadakis. 34% of Papadakis men worked as a Cook. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Chef
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Papadakis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 330 military records available for the last name Papadakis. For the veterans among your Papadakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papadakis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Papadakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Papadakis in 1950 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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