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Galanopoulos Family History

Galanopoulos Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gianopoulos, Papadopoulos, Giannopoulos, Alexopoulos, Panagopoulos

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Where is the Galanopoulos family from?

You can see how Galanopoulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galanopoulos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galanopoulos families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Galanopoulos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Galanopoulos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galanopoulos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galanopoulos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galanopoulos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Galanopoulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galanopoulos 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Galanopoulos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Galanopoulos. For the veterans among your Galanopoulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galanopoulos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galanopoulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Galanopoulos in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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