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Gibbeson Family History

Gibbeson Surname Meaning

see Gibbison. see Gibson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gibbeson family from?

You can see how Gibbeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gibbeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Gibbeson families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gibbeson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gibbeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gibbeson. 100% of Gibbeson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gibbeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gibbeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Gibbeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbeson 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gibbeson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gibbeson. For the veterans among your Gibbeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbeson lifespan?

Average Gibbeson life expectancy in 1983 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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