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Gibner Family History

Gibner 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, Hibner, Gibler, Givner, Gilner, Pinner, Garner, Eigner, Gaber

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Where is the Gibner family from?

You can see how Gibner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gibner family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibner's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gibner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibner 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 Gibner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibner. 60% of Gibner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gibner women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gibner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Gibner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibner 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Gibner. 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 347 military records available for the last name Gibner. For the veterans among your Gibner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gibner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gibner in 1969 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibner 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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