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Gibsen Family History

Gibsen 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: Giesen, Ibsen, Gibson, Giesel, Sibson, Eisen, Nissen, Gansen, Ipsen

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Where is the Gibsen family from?

You can see how Gibsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gibsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gibsen families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gibsen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gibsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibsen 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 Gibsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibsen. 28% of Gibsen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gibsen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibsen were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gibsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibsen 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gibsen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gibsen. For the veterans among your Gibsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gibsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gibsen in 1969 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibsen 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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