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Dibben Family History

Dibben Surname Meaning

English (mainly Dorset): from the Middle English personal name Dibun a pet form of Dibb which itself is a pet form of Theobald.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dibben family from?

You can see how Dibben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dibben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Dibben families living in Dorset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dibben's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Dibben families in 1891.
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What did your Dibben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dibben. 14% of Dibben men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Dibben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dibben were Bank Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Boot Repairer
    7%
  • Bank Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Dibben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibben 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dibben. 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 868 military records available for the last name Dibben. For the veterans among your Dibben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibben lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dibben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dibben in 1961 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibben 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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