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Gibler Family History

Gibler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Giebler.

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


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Where is the Gibler family from?

You can see how Gibler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gibler family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gibler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibler 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 Gibler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibler. 42% of Gibler men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gibler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibler were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    10%

What Gibler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gibler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibler 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Gibler. 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 720 military records available for the last name Gibler. For the veterans among your Gibler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gibler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gibler in 1946 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibler 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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