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Gibblin Family History

Gibblin 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: Giblin, Ribelin, Gimlin, Gibble, Gitlin, Gibbon, Timblin, Gamblin

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Where is the Gibblin family from?

You can see how Gibblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibblin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gibblin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gibblin family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibblin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gibblin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibblin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Gibblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibblin 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gibblin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gibblin. For the veterans among your Gibblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibblin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Gibblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gibblin in 1969 was 77, and 87 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibblin 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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