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Gibb Family History

Gibb Surname Meaning

English: from the personal name Gibb a pet form of Gilbert (compare Gibbs). This surname is also frequent in Scotland.

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


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Where is the Gibb family from?

You can see how Gibb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibb families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 242 Gibb families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gibb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gibb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibb 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 Gibb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gibb. 11% of Gibb men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Gibb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibb were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Gibb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92,000 census records available for the last name Gibb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibb 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibb. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Gibb. For the veterans among your Gibb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibb lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gibb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gibb in 1944 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibb 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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