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Dusenberg Family History

Dusenberg Name 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: Dusenbery, Rosenberg, Rutenberg, Eisenberg, Luxenberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Dusenberg family from?

You can see how Dusenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dusenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Dusenberg families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dusenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dusenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusenberg 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 Dusenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusenberg. 42% of Dusenberg men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Dusenberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dusenberg were Fisherman and Housework. .

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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
    42%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dusenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusenberg 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Dusenberg. 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 144 military records available for the last name Dusenberg. For the veterans among your Dusenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dusenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dusenberg in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

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