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Gimbus Family History

Gimbus 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: Gimbel, Rimkus, Gibas, Garbus, Gombos, Gumbs, Timbs, Simkus, Gibbs

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gimbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimbus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gimbus. 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 Gimbus. For the veterans among your Gimbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimbus lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Gimbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gimbus in 1996 was 80, and 77 in 1997.

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