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Gibbell Family History

Gibbell 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: Gobbell, Isbell, Giebel, Gimbel, Gingell, Gubbels, Dibrell, Wibbels

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Where is the Gibbell family from?

You can see how Gibbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Gibbell families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibbell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gibbell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibbell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gibbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gibbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gibbell. For the veterans among your Gibbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Gibbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gibbell in 1965 was 87, and 65 in 1980.

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