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Dibbell Family History

Dibbell 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: Dibrell, Isbell, Wibbels, Dibbern, Ziebell, Di Bella, Dibble, Kimbell

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Where is the Dibbell family from?

You can see how Dibbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dibbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Dibbell families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dibbell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dibbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibbell 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 Dibbell ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dibbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbell 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dibbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Dibbell. For the veterans among your Dibbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dibbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dibbell in 1964 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibbell 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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