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Tibey Family History

Tibey 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: Tirey, Tobey, Tiley, Sibley, Tilly, Kibe, Tobe, Tilley, Iley, Bey

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Where is the Tibey family from?

You can see how Tibey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tibey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tibey families living in Iowa. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tibey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tibey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Tibey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tibey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tibey. For the veterans among your Tibey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Tibey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tibey in 1972 was 74, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibey 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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