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Tibbenham Family History

Tibbenham Surname Meaning

from Tibenham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Tybenham in 1044–47.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Tibba (genitive Tibban) + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Tibbenham family from?

You can see how Tibbenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbenham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tibbenham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Tibbenham families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tibbenham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Tibbenham families in 1891.
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What did your Tibbenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tibbenham. 50% of Tibbenham men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Tibbenham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibbenham were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tibbenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbenham 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Tibbenham. 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 155 military records available for the last name Tibbenham. For the veterans among your Tibbenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbenham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tibbenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tibbenham in 1964 was 86, and 62 in 2000.

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