Origins of the Gibb surname
About the Gibbs
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Interesting facts about Gibb
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gibb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Gibb first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gibbs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gibbs in 1921
Dressmaker
267
Domestic Servant
174
Housekeeper
137
Annuitant
110
House Keeper
109
Common male occupations for Gibbs in 1921
Coal Miner
383
Mason
191
Farmer
179
Shoemaker
166
Joiner
164
