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Gibbens Family History

Gibbens Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Gibbons. German: patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with geba ‘gift’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gibbens family from?

You can see how Gibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibbens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 53 Gibbens families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gibbens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gibbens families in 1911.
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What did your Gibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gibbens. 58% of Gibbens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gibbens women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Gibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibbens 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibbens. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gibbens. For the veterans among your Gibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibbens lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gibbens in 1944 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibbens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibbens 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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