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Gibbings Family History

Gibbings Surname Meaning

see Gibbons.

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


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Where is the Gibbings family from?

You can see how Gibbings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 253 Gibbings families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gibbings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gibbings families in 1891.
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What did your Gibbings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gibbings. 27% of Gibbings men worked as a Plasterer and 78% of Gibbings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibbings were General Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Plasterer
    27%
  • Retired
    20%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • General Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gibbings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbings 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibbings. 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 636 military records available for the last name Gibbings. For the veterans among your Gibbings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbings lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Gibbings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gibbings in 1948 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbings 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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