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Gibu Family History

Gibu 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: Gibb, Giba, Qiu, Gill, Abu, Gu, Grau, Bu, Niu, Liu

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Where is the Gibu family from?

You can see how Gibu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gibu families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Gibu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibu ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gibu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibu 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gibu. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gibu. For the veterans among your Gibu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gibu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gibu in 1968 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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