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Gibes Family History

Gibes 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: Giles, Gibel, Gibas, Gines, Gies, Gibbs, Miles, Gabel, Gates, Hines

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Where is the Gibes family from?

You can see how Gibes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gibes families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gibes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibes 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 Gibes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibes. 39% of Gibes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gibes women worked as a Servant.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Gibes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Gibes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibes 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gibes. 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 212 military records available for the last name Gibes. For the veterans among your Gibes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gibes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gibes in 1958 was 54, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibes 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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