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Gibon Family History

Gibon 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: Gion, Giron, Gibbon, Gibson, Simon, Bon, Sibson, Gilboy, Ligon, Aiton

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Where is the Gibon family from?

You can see how Gibon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gibon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gibon families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gibon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gibon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibon 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 Gibon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibon. 58% of Gibon men 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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibon 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Gibon. 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 289 military records available for the last name Gibon. For the veterans among your Gibon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Gibon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gibon in 1980 was 57, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibon 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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