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Gibas Family History

Gibas Surname Meaning

Polish:: from a derivative of gibać ‘to bow’ or ‘to wobble’. Compare Giba.

Nickname from the dialect word gibas ‘tall slim man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gibas family from?

You can see how Gibas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gibas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gibas families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gibas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gibas families in 1891.
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What did your Gibas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibas. 60% of Gibas 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
    60%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibas 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Gibas. 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 408 military records available for the last name Gibas. For the veterans among your Gibas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gibas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gibas in 1961 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibas 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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