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Dibdin Family History

Dibdin Surname Meaning

see Dibden.

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


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Where is the Dibdin family from?

You can see how Dibdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibdin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Dibdin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dibdin families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dibdin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dibdin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dibdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dibdin. 86% of Dibdin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dibdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibdin 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Dibdin. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dibdin. For the veterans among your Dibdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibdin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Dibdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dibdin in 1975 was 84, and 64 in 1994.

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