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Gibbes Family History

Gibbes Surname Meaning

see Gibbs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gibbes family from?

You can see how Gibbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Gibbes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gibbes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gibbes families in 1891.
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What did your Gibbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibbes. 74% of Gibbes 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Shop Assistant Retired
    14%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gibbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibbes. 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 713 military records available for the last name Gibbes. For the veterans among your Gibbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gibbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gibbes in 1962 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibbes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbes 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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