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Tessone Family History

Tessone 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: Tesson, Tassone, Tessin, Teston, Teson, Cassone, Tedone, Esson

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Where is the Tessone family from?

You can see how Tessone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tessone families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tessone's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tessone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessone 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 Tessone ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tessone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Tessone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessone 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tessone. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tessone. For the veterans among your Tessone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessone lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tessone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tessone in 1973 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessone 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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