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Galapon Name Meaning

Filipino: from galapong ‘rice flour’ a word found in various languages of the Philippines applied as a metonymic occupational name for a producer of rice flour through stone grinding.

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


Similar surnames: Galano, Salamon, Malagon, Galpin, Galan, Gallion, Gallon, Galton

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Where is the Galapon family from?

You can see how Galapon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galapon family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Galapon family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galapon's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Galapon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galapon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galapon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Galapon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galapon 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Galapon. 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 123 military records available for the last name Galapon. For the veterans among your Galapon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galapon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Galapon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galapon in 1971 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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