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Gibau Family History

Gibau 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: Gibas, Giba, Gibeau, Grau, Bau, Gaba, Ribar, Giza, Riba, Ribas

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Where is the Gibau family from?

You can see how Gibau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gibau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gibau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gibau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibau 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gibau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gibau. For the veterans among your Gibau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gibau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gibau in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibau 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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