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Gibbnes Family History

Gibbnes 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: Gibney, Gibbens, Gines, Gibble, Tibbles, Giboney, Gibbins, Gibbons

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Where is the Gibbnes family from?

You can see how Gibbnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbnes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gibbnes family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibbnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gibbnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gibbnes. 100% of Gibbnes men worked as a Baker. .

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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 1921

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gibbnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbnes 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 Gibbnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gibbnes. For the veterans among your Gibbnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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