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Gibowski Family History

Gibowski 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: Grabowski, Kijowski, Lipowski, Mikowski, Witowski, Lisowski, Guzowski

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Where is the Gibowski family from?

You can see how Gibowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gibowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gibowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibowski 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 Gibowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibowski. 78% of Gibowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gibowski women worked as an Operator.

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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
    78%
  • Molder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gibowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Gibowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibowski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gibowski. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gibowski. For the veterans among your Gibowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gibowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gibowski in 1960 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibowski 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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