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Densberger Family History

Densberger 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: Rensberger, Weisberger, Ernsberger, Hansberger, Adelsberger

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Where is the Densberger family from?

You can see how Densberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Densberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Densberger families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Densberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Densberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Densberger 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 Densberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Densberger. 46% of Densberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Densberger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Maintenance
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Densberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Densberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densberger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Densberger. 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 126 military records available for the last name Densberger. For the veterans among your Densberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Densberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Densberger in 1959 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Densberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Densberger 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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