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Gimsby Family History

Gimsby 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: Ormsby, Gadsby, Kimsey, Risby, Lisby, Wisby, Gibby, Bisby, Silsby

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What did your Gimsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Asbestos Card Minder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gimsby. 100% of Gimsby women worked as an Asbestos Card Minder.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Asbestos Card Minder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gimsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimsby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gimsby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gimsby. For the veterans among your Gimsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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