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Tibell Family History

Tibell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tiell, Zibell, Bell, Isbell, Tell, Truell, Wivell, Tinnell, Asbell

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Where is the Tibell family from?

You can see how Tibell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tibell families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tibell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tibell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Tibell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibell 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Tibell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tibell. For the veterans among your Tibell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibell lifespan?

Average Tibell life expectancy in 1969 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tibell 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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