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Dibs Family History

Dibs 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: Dias, Diss, Dies, Dibb, Dils, Debs, Dubs, Dib, Dube, Dick

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Where is the Dibs family from?

You can see how Dibs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dibs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dibs family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dibs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dibs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dibs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibs 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dibs. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dibs. For the veterans among your Dibs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibs lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Dibs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dibs in 1950 was 43, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibs 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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