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Gibke Family History

Gibke 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: Libke, Pike, Kibbe, Kibe, Giove, Gable, Goike, Ike, Eike, Limke

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Where is the Gibke family from?

You can see how Gibke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gibke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gibke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibke 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 Gibke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibke. 100% of Gibke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gibke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gibke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gibke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gibke. For the veterans among your Gibke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gibke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gibke in 1970 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibke 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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