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Dibbley Family History

Dibbley 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: Dibble, Sibley, Kibble, Hibbler, Dilley, Wimbley, Dingley, Gibble

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Where is the Dibbley family from?

You can see how Dibbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Dibbley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dibbley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dibbley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibbley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dibbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dibbley. 100% of Dibbley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Dibbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dibbley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Dibbley. For the veterans among your Dibbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dibbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dibbley in 1968 was 69, and 65 in 1998.

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