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Tibby Family History

Tibby Surname Meaning

from a diminutive form of the Middle English personal name Tibb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tibby family from?

You can see how Tibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Tibby families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tibby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tibby families in 1891.
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What did your Tibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tibby. 82% of Tibby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibby 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Tibby. 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 206 military records available for the last name Tibby. For the veterans among your Tibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tibby in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tibby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibby 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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