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Gisbon Family History

Gisbon 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: Lisbon, Gibbon, Gilboy, Liston, Sison, Bisson, Gaston, Sisson, Gilbo

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Where is the Gisbon family from?

You can see how Gisbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisbon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gisbon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisbon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gisbon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisbon 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 145 census records available for the last name Gisbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisbon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gisbon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gisbon. For the veterans among your Gisbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisbon lifespan?

Average Gisbon life expectancy in 1992 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisbon 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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