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Gibser Family History

Gibser 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: Gubser, Gieser, Gibler, Giesel, Gaber, Gitter, Gabler, Giller, Glaser

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Where is the Gibser family from?

You can see how Gibser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gibser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gibser family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibser's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gibser families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Gibser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gibser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gibser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gibser. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gibser. For the veterans among your Gibser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibser lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Gibser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gibser in 1981 was 49, and 91 in 1996.

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