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Gibas Name Meaning

Polish:: from a derivative of gibać ‘to bow’ or ‘to wobble’. Compare Giba . nickname from the dialect word gibas ‘tall slim man’.

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


Similar surnames: Giba, Grivas, Bilas, Golas, Kubas, Guba, Galas, Biba, Vilas, Dybas

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Where is the Gibas family from?

You can see how Gibas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gibas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gibas families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gibas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibas. 37% of Gibas men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gibas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibas were Spotter and 1st Year Student. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Spotter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Floor Work
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • 1st Year Student
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gibas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibas 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Gibas. 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 408 military records available for the last name Gibas. For the veterans among your Gibas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gibas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gibas in 1961 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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