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Gibons Family History

Gibons 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: Gibbons, Irons, Hirons, Gion, Giron, Gibbens, Gibas, Girone, Givans

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Where is the Gibons family from?

You can see how Gibons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gibons families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibons's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Gibons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibons 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 Gibons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibons. 50% of Gibons men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gibons women worked as a Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibons were Attorney and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Attorney
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gibons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibons 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Gibons. 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 221 military records available for the last name Gibons. For the veterans among your Gibons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibons lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Gibons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gibons in 1955 was 38, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibons 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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