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Gibby Family History

Gibby Name Meaning

English (Pembrokeshire): from a Middle English pet form of the personal name Gilbert .

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


Similar surnames: Kibby, Gibb, Gibbon, Bobby, Wilby, Gilb, Godby, Milby, Kirby, Hubby

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Where is the Gibby family from?

You can see how Gibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gibby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Gibby family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gibby's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gibby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gibby. 29% of Gibby men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gibby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gibby were Clerk and Farm Hand. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibby 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Gibby. 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 769 military records available for the last name Gibby. For the veterans among your Gibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibby lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gibby in 1943 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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