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Dibbles Family History

Dibbles 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, Tibbles, Kibble, Hibbler, Gibble, Dible, Pebbles, Ribble

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Where is the Dibbles family from?

You can see how Dibbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dibbles family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dibbles's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Dibbles families in 1891.
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What did your Dibbles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dibbles. 50% of Dibbles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dibbles women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Fireman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dibbles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Dibbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbles 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dibbles. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dibbles. For the veterans among your Dibbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dibbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dibbles in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibbles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibbles 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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