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Tibbitts Family History

Tibbitts Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tibbetts.

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


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Where is the Tibbitts family from?

You can see how Tibbitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Tibbitts families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tibbitts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tibbitts families in 1891.
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What did your Tibbitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tibbitts. 50% of Tibbitts men worked as a French Polisher and 77% of Tibbitts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibbitts were Electrician and Unpaid Household Dut.

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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

  • French Polisher
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Dut
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 827 immigration records available for the last name Tibbitts. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tibbitts. For the veterans among your Tibbitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbitts lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tibbitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tibbitts in 1947 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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