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Gibis Family History

Gibis 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: Gibas, Gibbs, Giles, Gioia, Rubis, Gabris, Gips, Dobis, Ribas, Riis

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Where is the Gibis family from?

You can see how Gibis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gibis families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gibis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibis 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 Gibis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibis. 24% of Gibis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gibis women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mail Carrier
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gibis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Gibis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibis 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gibis. 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 357 military records available for the last name Gibis. For the veterans among your Gibis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gibis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gibis in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibis 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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