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Gib Family History

Gib 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: Gil, Gibb, Geib, Gin, Eib, Gilb, Giba, Dib, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Gib family from?

You can see how Gib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gib families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gib's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gib families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gib ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gib. 100% of Gib men worked as a Gardener. .

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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 1921

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gib 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Gib. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gib. For the veterans among your Gib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gib lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gib in 1973 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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