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Gibbys Family History

Gibbys 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: Gibby, Gibbs, Kibby, Gabrys, Hibbs, Gibb, Gibbens, Gibas, Gibble

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Where is the Gibbys family from?

You can see how Gibbys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibbys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gibbys families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibbys's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gibbys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gibbys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbys 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gibbys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gibbys. For the veterans among your Gibbys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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