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Stavropoulos Family History

Stavropoulos Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Stavros + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling chick’).

This surname formation is characteristic of the Greek naming conventions.

The combination of the name and suffix typically signifies 'son of Stavros.'

It is a form often found in various Greek regions, though it occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.

The ending -poulos highlights a cultural connection to family lineage and heritage.

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


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Where is the Stavropoulos family from?

You can see how Stavropoulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavropoulos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Stavropoulos families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Stavropoulos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stavropoulos families in 1920.
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What did your Stavropoulos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stavropoulos. 26% of Stavropoulos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stavropoulos women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stavropoulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavropoulos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stavropoulos. 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 298 military records available for the last name Stavropoulos. For the veterans among your Stavropoulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavropoulos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stavropoulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stavropoulos in 1954 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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