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Dibona Family History

Dibona 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 Bona, Dona, Bona, Dion, Bivona, Diana, Licona, Dizon, Dimon, Dubon

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Where is the Dibona family from?

You can see how Dibona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibona family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dibona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dibona family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dibona's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dibona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibona 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 Dibona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dibona. 31% of Dibona men worked as a Stone Cutter and 20% of Dibona women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dibona were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Dibona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dibona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibona 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Dibona. 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 388 military records available for the last name Dibona. For the veterans among your Dibona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibona lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dibona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dibona in 1953 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibona 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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