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Origins of the Gibbons surname

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About the Gibbonses

We have a total number of 130485 records for people with the last name Gibbons.

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Alternative variations of the name Gibbons

Gibbons, Gibbon, Gibban, Gibben, Gibons

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Where do most Gibbonses live?

In 1921, most Gibbonses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gibbonses

How common is your surname?

419th most common surname in the UK

We have 95,500 records for the Gibbons surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Gibbonses most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

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What are the most common Gibbons first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gibbonses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gibbonses in 1921
Dressmaker

371

Laundress

281

Domestic Servant

232

General Servant Domestic

226

Charwoman

181

Common Male occupations for Gibbonses in 1921
General Labourer

484

Agricultural Labourer

388

Coal Miner

328

Farm Labourer

275

Carpenter

264

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