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Gibey Family History

Gibey 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: Gibney, Gibel, Gibby, Gabel, Giles, Gaber, Gilboy, Sibley, Kibe

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Where is the Gibey family from?

You can see how Gibey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gibey family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gibey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gibey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibey 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 57 census records available for the last name Gibey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gibey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gibey. For the veterans among your Gibey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Gibey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gibey in 1977 was 62, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibey 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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