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Gisbson Family History

Gisbson 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, Bisson, Lisbon, Sisson, Gosson, Gilson, Gibbon

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Where is the Gisbson family from?

You can see how Gisbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisbson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gisbson family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisbson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gisbson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisbson 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 Gisbson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gisbson. 100% of Gisbson men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gisbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisbson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gisbson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gisbson. For the veterans among your Gisbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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