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Gibba Family History

Gibba Name 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: Gibb, Gibby, Giba, Gibbs, Gibbar, Kibbe, Gioia, Gaba, Giza, Riba

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Where is the Gibba family from?

You can see how Gibba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibba family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gibba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gibba families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibba's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gibba families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibba 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 Gibba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibba. 27% of Gibba men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Gibba women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibba were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gibba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibba 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Gibba. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gibba. For the veterans among your Gibba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibba lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gibba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gibba in 1969 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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