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Dibsdale Family History

Dibsdale Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Dimsdale; see also Dibsdall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dibsdale family from?

You can see how Dibsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Dibsdale families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dibsdale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dibsdale families in 1891.
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What did your Dibsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dibsdale. 82% of Dibsdale 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Dibsdale. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dibsdale. For the veterans among your Dibsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibsdale lifespan?

Average Dibsdale life expectancy in 1989 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibsdale 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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