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Tibbles Family History

Tibbles Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire): variant of Tibble with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Tibbles family from?

You can see how Tibbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Tibbles families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Tibbles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tibbles families in 1891.
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What did your Tibbles 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 Tibbles. 17% of Tibbles men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Tibbles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibbles were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tibbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbles 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Tibbles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tibbles. For the veterans among your Tibbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tibbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tibbles in 1945 was 27, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tibbles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibbles 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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