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Early Origins of the Gibs family

The surname Gibs was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Gibs family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gibs research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1777 is included under the topic Early Gibs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gibs Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gibsone, Gibson, Gabson, Gebsen, Gobensen and many more.

Early Notables of the Gibs family

  • the Gibsone family of Prussia

Gibs migration to the United States+



Gibs Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Jane Gibs, who landed in Virginia in 1696 1
Gibs Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Andrew Gibs, who landed in Virginia in 1703 1
  • Abraham Gibs, who arrived in Frederick County, Maryland in 1724 1
  • Joh Adam Gibs, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
  • Abrahan Gibs, who arrived in Maryland in 1724-1784
Gibs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ann Gibs, who arrived in Baltimore in 1824
  • Wilhelm Gibs, who arrived in America in 1863 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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