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Gariepy Family History

Gariepy Name Meaning

French (Gariépy): probably an altered form of Basque Garibai (see Garibay ). The surname Gariépy is virtually non-existing in France. Compare Gardipee and Guardipee .

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


Similar surnames: Garley, Garney, Gabriel, Gurley, Garrell, Garnett, Griest, Garner

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Where is the Gariepy family from?

You can see how Gariepy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gariepy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gariepy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 751 Gariepy families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gariepy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gariepy families in 1911.
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What did your Gariepy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gariepy. 19% of Gariepy men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Gariepy women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gariepy were Commis and Vendeuse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Commis
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    34%
  • Contieur
    15%
  • Marchande
    15%
  • Vendeuse
    10%
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Passenger Lists

There are 810 immigration records available for the last name Gariepy. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gariepy. For the veterans among your Gariepy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gariepy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gariepy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gariepy in 1962 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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