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Tessum Family History

Tessum 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: Sessum, Tesser, Tessin, Fossum, Wassum, Tesson, Jessup, Rossum

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Tessum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessum 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tessum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tessum. For the veterans among your Tessum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Tessum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tessum in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessum 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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