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Gibany Family History

Gibany 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: Albany, Gabay, Gibney, Gibas, Gibby, Greany, Givans, Givan, Giba

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Where is the Gibany family from?

You can see how Gibany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gibany family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gibany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibany 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 78 census records available for the last name Gibany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibany 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gibany. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gibany. For the veterans among your Gibany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibany lifespan?

Average Gibany life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibany 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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