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Tibbis Family History

Tibbis 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: Tibbs, Tibbits, Hibbs, Tillis, Tibbals, Tubbs, Timbs, Bibbins

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Where is the Tibbis family from?

You can see how Tibbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbis families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Tibbis families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tibbis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tibbis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibbis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tibbis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tibbis. 100% of Tibbis women worked as a Dress Maker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tibbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tibbis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tibbis. For the veterans among your Tibbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbis lifespan?

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