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Vasilopoulos Family History

Vasilopoulos Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Vasili(o)s (from classical Greek Basileios ‘royal’; see Basil) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling chick’) which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.

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


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You can see how Vasilopoulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilopoulos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vasilopoulos families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Vasilopoulos's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Vasilopoulos families in 1920.
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What did your Vasilopoulos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Vasilopoulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilopoulos 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Vasilopoulos. 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 138 military records available for the last name Vasilopoulos. For the veterans among your Vasilopoulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilopoulos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vasilopoulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vasilopoulos in 1958 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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