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Dibbie Family History

Dibbie 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: Dibble, Dobbie, Kibbe, Kibble, Dixie, Dibb, Nibbe, Dobie, Dubie

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Where is the Dibbie family from?

You can see how Dibbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dibbie families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dibbie's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dibbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibbie 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 86 census records available for the last name Dibbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dibbie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dibbie. For the veterans among your Dibbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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