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Gisby Family History

Gisby Surname Meaning

from a lost or as yet unidentified place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gisby family from?

You can see how Gisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Gisby families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gisby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gisby families in 1891.
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What did your Gisby 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 Gisby. 27% of Gisby men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Gisby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisby were Boatman and Cook Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Lorry tractor Driver
    14%
  • Boatman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    3%

What Gisby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisby 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Gisby. 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 240 military records available for the last name Gisby. For the veterans among your Gisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gisby in 1973 was 78, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisby 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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