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Dibell Family History

Dibell 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: Dibrell, Debell, Zibell, Dubell, Bell, Isbell, Dill, Dell, Wivell

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Where is the Dibell family from?

You can see how Dibell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dibell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dibell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dibell families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dibell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dibell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dibell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dibell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dibell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Dibell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dibell 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 Dibell. 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 131 military records available for the last name Dibell. For the veterans among your Dibell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dibell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dibell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dibell in 1963 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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