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Tessell Family History

Tessell 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: Tassell, Vessell, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell, Trussell, Gesell

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Where is the Tessell family from?

You can see how Tessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tessell families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tessell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tessell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessell 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 Tessell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Tessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tessell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tessell. For the veterans among your Tessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Tessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tessell in 1985 was 72, and 78 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessell 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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