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Tibbett Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Tibot a rhyming variant of Ibot both of which were pet forms of Isabel. See Isbell and Hibbitt and compare Tebbutt . In some instances it may alternatively be an altered form of the Middle English surname Tibald or Tibaut (see Theobald ).

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


Similar surnames: Tibbetts, Sibbett, Cobbett, Tillett, Mabbitt, Pickett, Tolbert

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Where is the Tibbett family from?

You can see how Tibbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tibbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tibbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Tibbett families living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tibbett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tibbett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tibbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tibbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tibbett. 46% of Tibbett men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tibbett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tibbett were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tibbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tibbett 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Tibbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 737 military records available for the last name Tibbett. For the veterans among your Tibbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tibbett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tibbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tibbett in 1950 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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