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Gibbins Family History

Gibbins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gibbons.

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


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Where is the Gibbins family from?

You can see how Gibbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 520 Gibbins families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gibbins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gibbins families in 1891.
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What did your Gibbins 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 Gibbins. 14% of Gibbins men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Gibbins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibbins were Carpenter 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
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Gibbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbins 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibbins. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gibbins. For the veterans among your Gibbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gibbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gibbins in 1955 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbins 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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