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Tibbey Family History

Tibbey Surname Meaning

see Tibby.

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


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Where is the Tibbey family from?

You can see how Tibbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Tibbey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tibbey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tibbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibbey 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 Tibbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blacksmith smallholder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tibbey. 100% of Tibbey men worked as a Blacksmith smallholder and 100% of Tibbey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Blacksmith smallholder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tibbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tibbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbey 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Tibbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Tibbey. For the veterans among your Tibbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Tibbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tibbey in 1965 was 63, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tibbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibbey 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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