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Gibbett Family History

Gibbett Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Gibet or Gibot, a pet form of Gibb (Gilbert). Some of the bearers below may belong under (2) or (3).

Post-medieval variant of Giblett with loss of -l-.

Post-medieval variant of Gibbard.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gibbett family from?

You can see how Gibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gibbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gibbett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gibbett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gibbett families in 1891.
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What did your Gibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibbett. 100% of Gibbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Gibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbett 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Gibbett. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gibbett. For the veterans among your Gibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gibbett in 1974 was 86, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbett 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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