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Tisby Family History

Tisby Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tisby family from?

You can see how Tisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tisby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tisby families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tisby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tisby families in 1891.
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What did your Tisby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tisby. 74% of Tisby men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Tisby women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tisby were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    31%
  • Servant
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Tisby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Tisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisby 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tisby. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tisby. For the veterans among your Tisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tisby in 1961 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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