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Dibbern Family History

Dibbern Surname Meaning

North German: from an Old Frisian and Low German personal name Dietbern (Old High German Thiatbarn)

a compound of thiod ‘people’ + bero ‘bear’.

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


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Where is the Dibbern family from?

You can see how Dibbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dibbern families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dibbern's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dibbern families in 1891.
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What did your Dibbern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dibbern. 42% of Dibbern men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cutter
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dibbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbern 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Dibbern. 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 398 military records available for the last name Dibbern. For the veterans among your Dibbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbern lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dibbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dibbern in 1959 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibbern 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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