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Gibbody Family History

Gibbody 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: Gilboy, Gibby, Gibbon, Gibbons, Gibboney, Inbody, Goody, Body

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Where is the Gibbody family from?

You can see how Gibbody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbody family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gibbody families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibbody's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gibbody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gibbody. 100% of Gibbody 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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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gibbody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbody 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gibbody. 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 Gibbody. For the veterans among your Gibbody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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