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Dieppa Family History

Dieppa Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): variant of Diepa probably a habitational name from Diepa the Spanish form of Dieppe

the name of a city in northern France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dieppa family from?

You can see how Dieppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieppa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dieppa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dieppa families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieppa's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Dieppa families in 1891.
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What did your Dieppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieppa. 50% of Dieppa men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    50%
  • Jomalero
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dieppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieppa 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Dieppa. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dieppa. For the veterans among your Dieppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieppa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dieppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dieppa in 1965 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieppa 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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