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Gibault Family History

Gibault Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gibwald composed of the elements gib ‘gift’ and wald ‘power authority’.

Compare Gebo Gibeau Gibeault and Gibeaut.

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


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Where is the Gibault family from?

You can see how Gibault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Gibault families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gibault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gibault families in 1911.
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What did your Gibault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gibault. 39% of Gibault men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Tudiant
    24%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Farmers Son
    16%

What Gibault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibault 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Gibault. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gibault. For the veterans among your Gibault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gibault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gibault in 1965 was 79, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibault 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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