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Tibbell Family History

Tibbell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Isbell, Tinnell, Dibrell, Tidwell, Wibbels, Ziebell, Tibbals, Kimbell

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Where is the Tibbell family from?

You can see how Tibbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tibbell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tibbell family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tibbell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tibbell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Tibbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tibbell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tibbell. For the veterans among your Tibbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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