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Giblon Family History

Giblon 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, Gibbon, Gillon, Gibson, Dillon, Sibson, Jablon, Gillen

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Where is the Giblon family from?

You can see how Giblon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giblon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Giblon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Giblon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giblon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Giblon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giblon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Giblon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giblon 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Giblon. 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 136 military records available for the last name Giblon. For the veterans among your Giblon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giblon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Giblon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Giblon in 1962 was 79, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giblon 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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