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Gibbe Family History

Gibbe 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: Kibbe, Nibbe, Gibb, Gibby, Gibble, Gibbs, Kibe, Giove, Gable, Giebel

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Where is the Gibbe family from?

You can see how Gibbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gibbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Gibbe families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibbe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gibbe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibbe 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 Gibbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibbe. 36% of Gibbe men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Gibbe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibbe were Fishing and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Fishing
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Gibbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbe 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Gibbe. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gibbe. For the veterans among your Gibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gibbe in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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