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Dipson Family History

Dipson Name 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: Lipson, Ipson, Dopson, Dison, Dixson, Gipson, Jipson, Dillon, Sibson

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Where is the Dipson family from?

You can see how Dipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dipson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dipson families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dipson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dipson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dipson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dipson. 100% of Dipson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Dipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dipson 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Dipson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dipson. For the veterans among your Dipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dipson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Dipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dipson in 1985 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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