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Dribble Name Meaning

from Middle English drevel dribil ‘saliva’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gribble, Tribble, Dibble, Ribble, Pribble, Kibble, Trimble, Gibble

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Where is the Dribble family from?

You can see how Dribble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dribble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dribble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dribble family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dribble's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dribble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dribble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dribble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dribble. 100% of Dribble men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Dribble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dribble 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dribble. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dribble. For the veterans among your Dribble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dribble lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Dribble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dribble in 1969 was 67, and 78 in 1985.

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