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Jesberg Family History

Jesberg 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: Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Lemberg, Risberg

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Where is the Jesberg family from?

You can see how Jesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jesberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jesberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesberg 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 Jesberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesberg. 70% of Jesberg men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jesberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesberg were Farming and 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
    70%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Jesberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesberg 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Jesberg. 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 147 military records available for the last name Jesberg. For the veterans among your Jesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Jesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jesberg in 1959 was 48, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesberg 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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