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Desberg Family History

Desberg 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: De Berg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Lemberg

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Where is the Desberg family from?

You can see how Desberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Desberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Desberg family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Desberg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Desberg families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desberg 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 Desberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desberg. 100% of Desberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Desberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desberg 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Desberg. 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 97 military records available for the last name Desberg. For the veterans among your Desberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Desberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Desberg in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desberg 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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