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Galipeau Name Meaning

French: from Old French galippe which in the 15th century was the name of a type of galley probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who manned such a vessel or for a seaman in general. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Gallipeau .

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


Similar surnames: Gallipeau, Gauvreau, Beliveau, Gastineau, Valleau, Cariveau, Saline

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Where is the Galipeau family from?

You can see how Galipeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galipeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galipeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Galipeau family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Galipeau's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Galipeau families in 1880.
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What did your Galipeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galipeau. 28% of Galipeau men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Galipeau women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galipeau were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Galipeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galipeau 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Galipeau. 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 690 military records available for the last name Galipeau. For the veterans among your Galipeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galipeau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Galipeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galipeau in 1955 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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