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Dibbert Family History

Dibbert 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: Dobbert, Dibbern, Dibert, Dubbert, Libbert, Hibbert, Vibbert, Tabbert

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Where is the Dibbert family from?

You can see how Dibbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibbert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dibbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dibbert families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dibbert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dibbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dibbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dibbert. 36% of Dibbert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dibbert women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Dibbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Dibbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibbert 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Dibbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Dibbert. For the veterans among your Dibbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibbert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dibbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dibbert in 1964 was 88, and 71 in 2004.

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