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Dibney Family History

Dibney 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: Dabney, Disney, Gibney, Sidney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Sibley

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Where is the Dibney family from?

You can see how Dibney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Dibney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Dibney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dibney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Dibney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibney 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dibney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dibney. For the veterans among your Dibney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibney

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