Origins of the Gibney surname
About the Gibneys
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Interesting facts about Gibney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gibneys most likely to marry?
Mc Gibneys
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What are the most common Gibney first names?
Thomas
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gibneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gibneys in 1921
Dressmaker
13
Housekeeper
9
Domestic Servant
7
Cotton Weaver
6
House Servant
6
Common male occupations for Gibneys in 1921
General Labourer
18
Dock Labourer
13
Coal Miner
8
Fireman
8
Laborer
7
