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Tesell Family History

Tesell 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: Gesell, Teselle, Tewell, Jewell, Sell, Tell, Hensell, Sewell, Truell

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Where is the Tesell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesell 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 Tesell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tesell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tesell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tesell. For the veterans among your Tesell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Tesell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tesell in 1970 was 86, and 91 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesell 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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