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Gibraith Family History

Gibraith 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: Galbraith, Raith, Milbrath, Gierach, Gibeaut, Gilreath, Gilbreath

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Where is the Gibraith family from?

You can see how Gibraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibraith family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Gibraith families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gibraith family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibraith's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Gibraith families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gibraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibraith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gibraith. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gibraith. For the veterans among your Gibraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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