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Gibney Family History

Gibney Surname Meaning

Irish (Meath and Cavan): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gibne ‘descendant of Gibne’ a byname meaning ‘lock or curl of hair’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gibney family from?

You can see how Gibney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 69 Gibney families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gibney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gibney families in 1891.
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What did your Gibney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gibney. 40% of Gibney men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Gibney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibney were Joiner carpenter and Laundress.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Ships Painter
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Joiner carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Laundress
    4%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Gibney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibney 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibney. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gibney. For the veterans among your Gibney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibney lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gibney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gibney in 1941 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibney 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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