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Tessein Family History

Tessein 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: Tessin, Tesser, Esswein, Jessen, Kessen, Tassin, Nessen, Hessen

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Where is the Tessein family from?

You can see how Tessein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tessein family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tessein's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tessein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Tessein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tessein. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tessein. For the veterans among your Tessein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Tessein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tessein in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessein 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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