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Dibbens Family History

Dibbens Surname Meaning

variant of Dibben with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Dibbens family from?

You can see how Dibbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Dibbens families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dibbens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dibbens families in 1891.
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What did your Dibbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dibbens. 100% of Dibbens men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Dibbens 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • None
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dibbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbens 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Dibbens. 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 137 military records available for the last name Dibbens. For the veterans among your Dibbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dibbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dibbens in 1966 was 76, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibbens 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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