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Dessenberg Family History

Dessenberg 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: Essenburg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg, Wassenberg, Westenberg, Weisenberg

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Where is the Dessenberg family from?

You can see how Dessenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessenberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dessenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dessenberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dessenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Dessenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessenberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dessenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Dessenberg. For the veterans among your Dessenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dessenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dessenberg in 1966 was 68, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessenberg 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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