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Gibbney Family History

Gibbney 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, Giboney, Gibboney, Gibby, Gibble, Kibbey, Libbey, Gidney

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Where is the Gibbney family from?

You can see how Gibbney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gibbney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gibbney families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gibbney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gibbney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibbney. 100% of Gibbney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Gibbney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Gibbney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbney 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gibbney. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gibbney. For the veterans among your Gibbney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gibbney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gibbney in 1977 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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