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Tibbs Family History

Tibbs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tibb from the Middle English personal name Tibbe which was used in the 13th century as both male (from Tibald see Theobald) and female name (a shortened form of Tibot a pet form of Isabel see Tebbutt).

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


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Where is the Tibbs family from?

You can see how Tibbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 117 Tibbs families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tibbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tibbs families in 1891.
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What did your Tibbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tibbs. 18% of Tibbs men worked as a Farm Labourer and 73% of Tibbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibbs were Railway Clerk and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Wood Machinist
    11%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Tibbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tibbs. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Tibbs. For the veterans among your Tibbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbs lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tibbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tibbs in 1948 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibbs 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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