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Gibans Family History

Gibans 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: Gibas, Givans, Gans, Ribas, Gowans, Gibbens, Gikas, Givens, Winans

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Where is the Gibans family from?

You can see how Gibans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gibans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Gibans families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibans's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gibans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gibans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibans 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gibans. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gibans. For the veterans among your Gibans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibans lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Gibans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gibans in 1972 was 85, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibans 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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