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Dibbin Family History

Dibbin 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: Dobbin, Dobrin, Dubin, Wibben, Diskin, Dublin, Dinkin, Dibb, Hibben

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Where is the Dibbin family from?

You can see how Dibbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dibbin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Dibbin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Dibbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibbin 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 Dibbin ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dibbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dibbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbin 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dibbin. 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 96 military records available for the last name Dibbin. For the veterans among your Dibbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Dibbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dibbin in 1980 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibbin 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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