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Tessill Family History

Tessill 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, Tassell, Vessell, Tessier, Estill, Betsill, Hessell, Kessell

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Where is the Tessill family from?

You can see how Tessill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessill family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tessill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Tessill families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tessill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tessill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessill 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 26 census records available for the last name Tessill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tessill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tessill. For the veterans among your Tessill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessill 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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