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Gibert Family History

Gibert Surname Meaning

French and German: from a shortened form of the personal name Gilbert.

This name was also brought to England by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Gibert family from?

You can see how Gibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Gibert families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gibert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gibert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibert 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 Gibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gibert. 34% of Gibert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gibert. 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 688 military records available for the last name Gibert. For the veterans among your Gibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gibert in 1952 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibert 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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