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Desterle Family History

Desterle 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: Oesterle, Esterle, Sterle, Estelle, Dieterle, Esterly, Desselle

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What did your Desterle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Desterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desterle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Desterle. 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 25 military records available for the last name Desterle. For the veterans among your Desterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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