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Dibden Family History

Dibden Surname Meaning

Primarily from Dibden (Hants), which is recorded as Depedene in 1086, it may refer to a valley (Old English denu) near Deep Lake, a zone of deep water in Southampton Water.

This possibly derives its name from Old English *Dēope, meaning ‘the Deep’. The historical context suggests a geographical significance linked to the term.

The surname also occasionally derives from Dibden in Riverhead (Kent). This usage probably denoted ‘(the) deep valley’, further illustrating the connection to geographical features.

The evolution of the name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in the region throughout history.

Overall, the term embodies the interplay between geography and nomenclature in Old English contexts.

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


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You can see how Dibden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dibden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Dibden families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dibden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dibden families in 1891.
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What did your Dibden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dibden. 28% of Dibden men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Dibden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dibden were Bricklayer and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Smallholder
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 577 immigration records available for the last name Dibden. 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 286 military records available for the last name Dibden. For the veterans among your Dibden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Dibden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dibden in 1963 was 70, and 66 in 1975.

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