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Tesman Family History

Tesman 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: Mesman, Tessman, Teman, Terman, German, Osman, Titman, Kosman, Yeoman

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Where is the Tesman family from?

You can see how Tesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tesman families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tesman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesman 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 Tesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tesman. 17% of Tesman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tesman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tesman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Tesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Tesman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Tesman. For the veterans among your Tesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tesman in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesman 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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