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Tabby Family History

Tabby 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: Tabb, Tarby, Labby, Abby, Darby, Saxby, Tabak, Hubby, Dalby, Tabor

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Where is the Tabby family from?

You can see how Tabby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tabby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tabby families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tabby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tabby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabby 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 Tabby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tabby. 100% of Tabby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tabby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Tabby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabby 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Tabby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tabby. For the veterans among your Tabby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tabby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tabby in 1959 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tabby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabby 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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