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Tese Family History

Tese 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: Tesh, Test, Teske, Nese, Lese, Tise, Tess, Tepe, Tee, Tse

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Where is the Tese family from?

You can see how Tese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tese families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tese's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tese 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 Tese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tese. 60% of Tese men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Tese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Tese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tese 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Tese. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tese. For the veterans among your Tese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tese lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tese in 1958 was 43, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tese 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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