Researching Gary Tibbs
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 664 people with the Tibbs surname? In that year Tibbs was ranked number 2916 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Gary means "spear carrier" and is of English origin.
Records of Gary Tibbs on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Tibbs ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Gary Tibbs and the Tibbs Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Tibbs Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Tibbs family tree.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 924 people with the Tibbs surname in the UK? Tibbs is now ranked number 3174 for popularity in the UK. |
Tibbs Family Tree Databases
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Tibbs Forums
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Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Gary Tibbs. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Gary Tibbs
Gary Tibbs
Gary Tibbs (born Gary Brian Tibbs, 25 January 1958) is a bass guitarist and actor. He is best known as a member of Adam and the Ants and Roxy Music. He appeared alongside Hazel O'Connor in the film Breaking Glass as bass guitarist Dave.
Tibbs was born in Northwood, London. He was a member of Adam and the Ants, and is mentioned by name in the lyrics of the band's UK top ten hit "Ant Rap". At various times he was a member of Zu Zu Sharks, Code Blue, The Believers, Roxy Music, The Vibrators and The Fixx. He first played on The Fixx's 2003 album, Want That Life. Tibbs also played on selected tracks on Brian May’s 1993 solo album Back to the Light.
He also formed a band called Merrick and Tibbs with Chris Hughes (a.k.a. Merrick), just after leaving Adam & the Ants. They released a single in 1982 entitled "Call of the Wild". In the early 1990s, Tibbs formed The Believers with drummer Manny Elias and guitarist Andy Skelton; they released one album in 1992, entitled "Extraordinary Life." The album was produced by Greg Ladanyi, and featured C. J. Vanston on keyboards and organ.
In February 2008, Tibbs left The Fixx upon the return of the band's previous bassist, Dan K. Brown.
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