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Dibber Family History

Dibber 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: Dibbern, Dicker, Kibbe, Imber, Bieber, Diver, Didier, Diller, Diener

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Where is the Dibber family from?

You can see how Dibber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dibber family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dibber's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Dibber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibber 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 Dibber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dibber. 100% of Dibber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dibber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Dibber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibber 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dibber. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dibber. For the veterans among your Dibber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibber lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Dibber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dibber in 1978 was 72, and 78 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dibber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dibber 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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