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Giblett Family History

Giblett Surname Meaning

from the personal name Gibelot a double diminutive of Gibb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Giblett family from?

You can see how Giblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Giblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Giblett families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Giblett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Giblett families in 1891.
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What did your Giblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giblett. 50% of Giblett men worked as a Dairyman and 75% of Giblett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giblett were Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Dairyman
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Giblett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Giblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giblett 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Giblett. 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 309 military records available for the last name Giblett. For the veterans among your Giblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giblett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Giblett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giblett in 1966 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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