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Gibston Family History

Gibston 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, Winston, Liston, Abston, Gaston, Gelston, Girton

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Where is the Gibston family from?

You can see how Gibston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibston family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gibston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gibston family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gibston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibston 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 Gibston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibston. 100% of Gibston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gibston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibston 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 Gibston. 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 Gibston. For the veterans among your Gibston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibston

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