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Diesburg Family History

Diesburg Surname 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: Ginsburg, Riesberg, Limburg, Risberg, Ramsburg, Amesbury, Dillenburg

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Where is the Diesburg family from?

You can see how Diesburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diesburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diesburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Diesburg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Diesburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Diesburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diesburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diesburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diesburg. 37% of Diesburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diesburg women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Diesburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Diesburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diesburg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Diesburg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Diesburg. For the veterans among your Diesburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diesburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Diesburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diesburg in 1968 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diesburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diesburg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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