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Tessitor Family History

Tessitor 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: Tessitore, Tessier, Nestor, Tester, Tessler, Tesser, Tessin, Teston

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Where is the Tessitor family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessitor 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 Tessitor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tessitor. 100% of Tessitor women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tessitor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessitor 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tessitor. 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 58 military records available for the last name Tessitor. For the veterans among your Tessitor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessitor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Tessitor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tessitor in 1969 was 81, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessitor 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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