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Gibble Family History

Gibble Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gibbel (see Giebel).

See also Gipple.

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Kibble 1 with voiced initial consonant.

This form is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gibble family from?

You can see how Gibble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Gibble families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gibble's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gibble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibble 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 Gibble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibble. 22% of Gibble men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gibble women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibble were Painter and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gibble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibble 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Gibble. 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 749 military records available for the last name Gibble. For the veterans among your Gibble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibble lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gibble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gibble in 1946 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibble 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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