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Tribbey Family History

Tribbey Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Tribby.

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


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Where is the Tribbey family from?

You can see how Tribbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tribbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tribbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tribbey family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tribbey's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Tribbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tribbey 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 Tribbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tribbey. 28% of Tribbey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tribbey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tribbey were Clerk and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Tribbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tribbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tribbey 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Tribbey. 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 525 military records available for the last name Tribbey. For the veterans among your Tribbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tribbey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tribbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tribbey in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tribbey 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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