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Tibbens Family History

Tibbens 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: Gibbens, Ribbens, Tibbets, Wibben, Hibben, Wibbels, Tilkens, Tibbs

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Where is the Tibbens family from?

You can see how Tibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tibbens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tibbens families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tibbens's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tibbens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibbens 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 Tibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tibbens. 100% of Tibbens men worked as a House Decorator.

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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

  • House Decorator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tibbens. 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 367 military records available for the last name Tibbens. For the veterans among your Tibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tibbens in 1961 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibbens 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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