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Gibbel Family History

Gibbel 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: Giebel, Gimbel, Gibel, Gabel, Kibbe, Giesel, Biebel, Gobel, Gaebel

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Where is the Gibbel family from?

You can see how Gibbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gibbel family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gibbel's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gibbel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbel 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 Gibbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibbel. 58% of Gibbel 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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Gibbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Gibbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbel 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gibbel. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gibbel. For the veterans among your Gibbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gibbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gibbel in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbel 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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