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Giblan Family History

Giblan 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: Giblin, Gillan, Millan, Milan, Gillen, Gillian, Gillman, Gimlin

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Where is the Giblan family from?

You can see how Giblan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giblan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Giblan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Giblan family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Giblan's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Giblan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giblan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Giblan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giblan 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Giblan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Giblan. For the veterans among your Giblan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giblan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Giblan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Giblan in 1972 was 81, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giblan 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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