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Gibroy Family History

Gibroy 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: Gilroy, Gilboy, Giro, Gibney, Giron, Gibby, Kilroy, Girty, Milroy

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Where is the Gibroy family from?

You can see how Gibroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gibroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Gibroy families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gibroy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gibroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibroy 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 Gibroy 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 Gibroy. 100% of Gibroy men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gibroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gibroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Gibroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibroy 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Gibroy. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gibroy. For the veterans among your Gibroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibroy lifespan?

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