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Tebby Family History

Tebby Surname Meaning

variant of Tibby. see Tebay but it is uncertain whether this surname survived in the S Midlands.

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


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Where is the Tebby family from?

You can see how Tebby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tebby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tebby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Tebby families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Tebby's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Tebby families in 1891.
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What did your Tebby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tebby. 25% of Tebby men worked as a Gardener and 96% of Tebby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tebby were Railway Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Mineral Factory Worker
    25%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

What Tebby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tebby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tebby 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Tebby. 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 280 military records available for the last name Tebby. For the veterans among your Tebby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tebby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Tebby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tebby in 1966 was 39, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tebby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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