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Jesberger Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): habitational name for someone from Jesberg in Hesse.

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


Similar surnames: Lemberger, Heuberger, Rehberger, Hemberger, Weisberger, Neuberger

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Where is the Jesberger family from?

You can see how Jesberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Jesberger families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Jesberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jesberger families in 1880.
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What did your Jesberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesberger. 25% of Jesberger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Jesberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesberger were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jesberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesberger 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Jesberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Jesberger. For the veterans among your Jesberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jesberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jesberger in 1960 was 50, and 51 in 2004.

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