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Gibbson Family History

Gibbson Surname Meaning

see Gibson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gibbson family from?

You can see how Gibbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gibbson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gibbson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Gibbson families in 1891.
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What did your Gibbson 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 Gibbson. 60% of Gibbson men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Gibbson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibbson were Postman 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Postman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Gibbson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gibbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbson 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Gibbson. 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 354 military records available for the last name Gibbson. For the veterans among your Gibbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gibbson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gibbson in 1972 was 44, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbson 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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