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Gibland Family History

Gibland 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: Gilland, Bland, Garland, Wieland, Gillard, Nieland, Island, Rieland

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Where is the Gibland family from?

You can see how Gibland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibland family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gibland family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibland's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gibland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibland 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 49 census records available for the last name Gibland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gibland. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gibland. For the veterans among your Gibland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibland

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