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Gibbis Family History

Gibbis 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: Gibbins, Gibbs, Gabris, Gebbia, Gillis, Giblin, Hibbs, Gibb, Gibbens

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Where is the Gibbis family from?

You can see how Gibbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gibbis families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibbis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gibbis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibbis. 25% of Gibbis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Gibbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gibbis. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gibbis. For the veterans among your Gibbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1974, in the United States, Gibbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gibbis in 1960 was 49, and 78 in 1974.

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