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Tesche Family History

Tesche 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: Tesch, Tescher, Wesche, Esche, Teschke, Tache, Triche, Esch, Pesch

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Where is the Tesche family from?

You can see how Tesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tesche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tesche families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tesche's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tesche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesche 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 Tesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tesche. 24% of Tesche men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%

What Tesche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Tesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesche 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Tesche. 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 298 military records available for the last name Tesche. For the veterans among your Tesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tesche in 1964 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tesche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesche 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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