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Tibble Family History

Tibble Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): either from the Middle English female personal name Tibel a diminutive of Tibb (pet form of Isabel) or a weakened form of the male name Tibald (see Theobald).

See also Tipple.

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


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Where is the Tibble family from?

You can see how Tibble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Tibble families living in Hampshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tibble's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tibble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibble 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 Tibble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tibble. 29% of Tibble men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Tibble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibble were Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Motor Driver
    15%
  • Railway Porter
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

What Tibble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tibble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibble 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Tibble. 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 670 military records available for the last name Tibble. For the veterans among your Tibble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tibble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tibble in 1963 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibble 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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