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Giannopoulos Family History

Giannopoulos Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Giannis, a vernacular form of Iōannēs (see John).

The name includes the ending -poulos, which derives from Latin pullus, meaning ‘nestling chick’.

This naming convention occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese region of Greece.

It reflects the cultural significance of family heritage in Greek naming practices.

The combination indicates lineage or descent, emphasizing the connection to the personal name.

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


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You can see how Giannopoulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giannopoulos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Giannopoulos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Giannopoulos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Giannopoulos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giannopoulos families in 1920.
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What did your Giannopoulos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giannopoulos. 100% of Giannopoulos men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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There are 547 census records available for the last name Giannopoulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giannopoulos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 771 immigration records available for the last name Giannopoulos. 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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There are 96 military records available for the last name Giannopoulos. For the veterans among your Giannopoulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Giannopoulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giannopoulos in 1955 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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