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Mcgibbons Family History

Mcgibbons 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: Mcgibbon, Mckibbon, Macgibbon, Gibbons, Mcgilton, Mckibben, Mccubbins

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Where is the Mcgibbons family from?

You can see how Mcgibbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgibbons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgibbons families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgibbons family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgibbons's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgibbons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgibbons 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 Mcgibbons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgibbons. 100% of Mcgibbons 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
    100%

What Mcgibbons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Mcgibbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgibbons 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Mcgibbons. 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 138 military records available for the last name Mcgibbons. For the veterans among your Mcgibbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgibbons lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgibbons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgibbons in 1967 was 70, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgibbons 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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