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Alexopoulos Family History

Alexopoulos Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Alexi(o)s (see Alexis) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling chick’).

This nomenclature primarily occurs in the Peloponnese.

The use of -poulos signifies a familial or ancestral connection.

In Greek culture, names often reflect lineage and heritage.

Such patronymics are a significant aspect of Greek naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Alexopoulos family from?

You can see how Alexopoulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexopoulos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Alexopoulos families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Alexopoulos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alexopoulos families in 1920.
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What did your Alexopoulos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alexopoulos. 31% of Alexopoulos men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Counter Man
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%

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Passenger Lists

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

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Alexopoulos. For the veterans among your Alexopoulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexopoulos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alexopoulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alexopoulos in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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