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Garriepy Family History

Garriepy 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: Gariepy, Garrity, Gabriel, Garret, Harrier, Carrier, Garrick

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Where is the Garriepy family from?

You can see how Garriepy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garriepy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Garriepy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Garriepy families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Garriepy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garriepy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garriepy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garriepy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garriepy. 100% of Garriepy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garriepy women worked as a Mill Hand. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Garriepy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garriepy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Garriepy. 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 84 military records available for the last name Garriepy. For the veterans among your Garriepy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garriepy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Garriepy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garriepy in 1956 was 49, and 88 in 2002.

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