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Tieben Family History

Tieben 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: Sieben, Rieben, Tieken, Stieben, Leben, Bieber, Giebel, Biebel

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Where is the Tieben family from?

You can see how Tieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tieben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tieben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tieben families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tieben's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tieben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tieben 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 Tieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tieben. 34% of Tieben men worked as an Attendant and 50% of Tieben women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tieben were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Attendant
    34%
  • Enameler
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Tieben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Tieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tieben 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tieben. 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 113 military records available for the last name Tieben. For the veterans among your Tieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tieben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tieben in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tieben 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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