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Dipley Family History

Dipley 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: Dilley, Ripley, Pilley, Ridley, Chipley, Sibley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Dipley family from?

You can see how Dipley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dipley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dipley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dipley families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dipley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dipley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dipley 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 Dipley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dipley. 34% of Dipley men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dipley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dipley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Dipley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dipley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dipley. 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 214 military records available for the last name Dipley. For the veterans among your Dipley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dipley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dipley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dipley in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dipley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dipley 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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