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Duesterbeck Family History

Duesterbeck 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: Westerbeck, Westerberg, Hesterberg, Sperbeck, Storbeck, Ellerbeck

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Where is the Duesterbeck family from?

You can see how Duesterbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duesterbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Duesterbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Duesterbeck family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duesterbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duesterbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Duesterbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, For Father was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duesterbeck. 67% of Duesterbeck men worked as a For Father.

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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 1921

  • For Father
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Duesterbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Duesterbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duesterbeck 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Duesterbeck. 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 Duesterbeck. For the veterans among your Duesterbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duesterbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duesterbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Duesterbeck in 1963 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duesterbeck 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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