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Origin of Gibbs Total Records: 2  Origin of Gibbs, Meaning of Gibbs Origin: VIRES aka Viars, Viers, Viar, Vier all are variations of the French name Via. The Via came to VA in the 1660's from France as a result of the Huegonot persecutions. The first recorded member of the family was AMER VIA. All that is known of him is that he was from France and he settled in Mannikintown VA. Surnames: VIRES, VIAR, VIER, VIARS, VIARS, GIBBS, HOLLON, KING, SIZEMORE Submitted by: Raymond E Vires Origin of Gibbs, Meaning of Gibbs Origin: patronymic Surnames: gibbs Submitted by: 1/9/2009 10:33 AM Page 1 of 1

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