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Gibso Family History

Gibso 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: Gibson, Sibson, Giro, Gips, Riso, Gilbo, Tiso, Bisso, Gish, Giese

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Where is the Gibso family from?

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

There are 212 census records available for the last name Gibso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibso 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gibso. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gibso. For the veterans among your Gibso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibso lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Gibso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gibso in 1995 was 76, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibso 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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