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Gibens Family History

Gibens 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: Gibbens, Givens, Giles, Eiben, Lebens, Rubens, Sebens, Gibel, Goens

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Where is the Gibens family from?

You can see how Gibens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gibens family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gibens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibens 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 Gibens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibens. 31% of Gibens men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gibens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibens were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Gibens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibens 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gibens. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gibens. For the veterans among your Gibens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Gibens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gibens in 1965 was 85, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibens 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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