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Dib Name Meaning

Arabic (Levant and Maghreb): variant of Diab from a shortened form of Arabic ḍi’b ‘wolf’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Dia, Din, Diab, Diop, Si, Ibe, Sit, Jim, Debs, Debo

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Where is the Dib family from?

You can see how Dib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dib family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dib families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dib family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dib's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dib families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Dib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dib 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dib. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dib. For the veterans among your Dib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dib lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dib in 1969 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

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