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Gallipeau Family History

Gallipeau Name Meaning

French: variant of Galipeau and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This form of the surname has died out in France.

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


Similar surnames: Galipeau, Callier, Valleau, Galler, Gallina, Gastineau, Gallop

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Where is the Gallipeau family from?

You can see how Gallipeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallipeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallipeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Gallipeau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gallipeau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gallipeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallipeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallipeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallipeau. 37% of Gallipeau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gallipeau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallipeau were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallipeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallipeau 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gallipeau. 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 268 military records available for the last name Gallipeau. For the veterans among your Gallipeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallipeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gallipeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gallipeau in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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