This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gariepy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gariepy Family History

Gariepy Surname 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: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gariepy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gariepy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gariepy. 25% of Gariepy men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gariepy women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gariepy were Owner and Teacher.

View Census Data for Gariepy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Gariepy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Gariepy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gariepy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gariepy

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 the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Gariepy immigration records

Draft Cards

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.

View all Gariepy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gariepy family history

Discover More

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gariepy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gariepy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gariepy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial