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Tebbett Family History

Tebbett Surname Meaning

see Tebbutt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tebbett family from?

You can see how Tebbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tebbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tebbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Tebbett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tebbett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Tebbett families in 1891.
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What did your Tebbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tebbett. 50% of Tebbett men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 89% of Tebbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tebbett were Insurance Agent and Shop Assistant (general).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Shop Assistant (general)
    3%

What Tebbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tebbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tebbett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Tebbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Tebbett. For the veterans among your Tebbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tebbett lifespan?

Average Tebbett life expectancy in 1981 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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