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Tesler Family History

Tesler Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish tesler ‘carpenter’.

English: variant of Tessler.

German: variant of Teschner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tesler family from?

You can see how Tesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Tesler families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tesler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tesler families in 1891.
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What did your Tesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tesler. 100% of Tesler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesler 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Tesler. 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 203 military records available for the last name Tesler. For the veterans among your Tesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tesler in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesler 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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