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Gibmeyer Family History

Gibmeyer 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: Tiemeyer, Niemeyer, Widmeyer, Meyer, Neumeyer, Geyer, Gilmer

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Where is the Gibmeyer family from?

You can see how Gibmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gibmeyer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibmeyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gibmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibmeyer. 100% of Gibmeyer men worked as a Stock Clerk. .

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gibmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibmeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gibmeyer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gibmeyer. For the veterans among your Gibmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gibmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gibmeyer in 1966 was 85, and 71 in 2002.

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