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Dibrell Name Meaning

Americanized form of French du Breuil (see Dubreuil ).

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


Similar surnames: Darrell, Morell, Debree, Gorrell, Bidwell, Dixwell, Bissell, Rishell

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Where is the Dibrell family from?

You can see how Dibrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dibrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Dibrell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dibrell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dibrell families in 1871.
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What did your Dibrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dibrell. 29% of Dibrell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Dibrell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dibrell were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dibrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibrell 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Dibrell. 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 922 military records available for the last name Dibrell. For the veterans among your Dibrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibrell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dibrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dibrell in 1959 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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