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Gibson Craig Family History

Gibson Craig 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: Gisclair, Gibson, Soncrant, Sibson, Sonntag, Gilstrap, Gironda

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Where is the Gibson Craig family from?

You can see how Gibson Craig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibson Craig family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gibson Craig families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Gibson Craig families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibson Craig's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gibson Craig families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibson Craig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibson Craig 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gibson Craig. 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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There are 404 military records available for the last name Gibson Craig. For the veterans among your Gibson Craig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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