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Gibson Family History
Gibson Genealogy & Family TreeGibson is a Scottish surname from Galloway, Scotland, where the first Gibson—John Gibson—was recorded in 1335. It comes from the given names Gibbs and Gilbert, which means “bright pledge.” Portuguese word chaves which means “keys.” Roots for this name can also be found in Germany.
Other spellings include “Gibsone,” “Gibsons,” “Gibsoun,” “Gibbson,” “Gibbsone,” “Gipson,” “Gipsone,” and “Gipsson.” Notable people with the surname include American model and actor Tyrese Gibson (Transformers, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6), American actor Thomas Gibson (NCIS, Dharma & Greg, Far and Away), and Australian-American actor Mel Gibson (Braveheart, the Patriot, Lethal Weapon). The first Gibson to come to America was Frances Gibson in Virginia in 1624.
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Gibson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Jane Gibson -- --, 1640 December 0, 1724 Virginia
- David Gibson -- --, 1755 Scotland
- Alexander Gibson -- --, 1705 Scotland
- Tabitha Gibson -- --, 1737 December 0, 1811
- John Jordan Gibson -- --, 1706 January 3, 1799 Virginia
Gibson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Isabella Gibson -- --, 1249 November 5, 1325
- Thomas Gibson -- --, 1201 April 6, 1250
- John Robert Gibson -- --, 1886 May 6, 1915
- William Gibson -- --, 1892 May 7, 1980
- Maude Gibson -- --, 1882 July 6, 1969 North Carolina
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