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Gibala Family History

Gibala Surname 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: Gubala, Bala, Fiala, Zabala, Sabala, Sibal, Gembala, Gibel, Gibas

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Where is the Gibala family from?

You can see how Gibala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gibala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gibala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gibala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gibala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gibala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibala. 56% of Gibala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gibala women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibala were Machine Operator and House Work.

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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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Gibala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Gibala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibala 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Gibala. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Gibala. For the veterans among your Gibala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gibala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gibala in 1962 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibala 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.

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