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Dibella Family History

Dibella 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: Di Bella, Abella, Rinella, Bella, Dibrell, Di Lella, Cibelli, Minella

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Where is the Dibella family from?

You can see how Dibella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Dibella families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dibella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dibella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dibella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dibella. 26% of Dibella men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dibella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dibella were Barber and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Machine Work
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Dibella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dibella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dibella. 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 615 military records available for the last name Dibella. For the veterans among your Dibella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibella lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dibella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dibella in 1945 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibella 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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