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Gbb Family History

Gbb Surname 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, Abu, Gu, Gal, Guo, Bo, Ba, Gay, Bu, Gan

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Where is the Gbb family from?

You can see how Gbb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gbb family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Gbb family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gbb's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gbb families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gbb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gbb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gbb 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gbb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Gbb. For the veterans among your Gbb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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