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Gibins Family History

Gibins 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: Givins, Gibbins, Gobin, Giblin, Gibbens, Gibas, Givans, Rubins

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Where is the Gibins family from?

You can see how Gibins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gibins families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gibins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gibins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibins 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 603 census records available for the last name Gibins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibins 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 Gibins. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gibins. For the veterans among your Gibins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibins 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibins

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