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Tessen Family History

Tessen 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: Tesser, Tessin, Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Tesson, Essen, Messer

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Where is the Tessen family from?

You can see how Tessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tessen families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tessen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessen 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 Tessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tessen. 28% of Tessen 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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

What Tessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessen 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Tessen. 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 232 military records available for the last name Tessen. For the veterans among your Tessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tessen in 1967 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessen 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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