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Giblen Family History

Giblen 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: Gillen, Giblin, Gibler, Giles, Gabler, Sibley, Glen, Millen, Hillen

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Where is the Giblen family from?

You can see how Giblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giblen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Giblen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Giblen family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Giblen's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Giblen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giblen 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 Giblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giblen. 75% of Giblen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

What Giblen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Giblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giblen 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Giblen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Giblen. For the veterans among your Giblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giblen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Giblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Giblen in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giblen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giblen 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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