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Gibish Family History

Gibish 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: Dobish, Fabish, Babish, Wimbish, Gish, Gibas, Irish, Bish, Hilbish

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Where is the Gibish family from?

You can see how Gibish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gibish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gibish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibish 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 42 census records available for the last name Gibish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gibish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gibish. For the veterans among your Gibish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Gibish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gibish in 1974 was 35, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibish 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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