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Dibsdall Family History

Dibsdall Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Dimsdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dibsdall family from?

You can see how Dibsdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibsdall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Dibsdall families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dibsdall's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dibsdall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibsdall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dibsdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Maker (telephon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dibsdall. 100% of Dibsdall men worked as a Cable Maker (telephon and 100% of Dibsdall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cable Maker (telephon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Dibsdall. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dibsdall. For the veterans among your Dibsdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibsdall lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Dibsdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dibsdall in 1991 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

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