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Tribby Family History

Tribby Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Tribbey.

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


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Where is the Tribby family from?

You can see how Tribby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tribby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tribby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tribby families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tribby's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tribby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tribby 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 Tribby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tribby. 29% of Tribby men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Tribby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tribby were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Tribby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tribby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tribby 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Tribby. 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 648 military records available for the last name Tribby. For the veterans among your Tribby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tribby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tribby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tribby in 1957 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tribby 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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