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Testor Family History

Testor 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: Nestor, Tester, Teston, Textor, Bestor, Teetor, Testo, Hector, Pastor

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Where is the Testor family from?

You can see how Testor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Testor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Testor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Testor families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Testor's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Testor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Testor 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 Testor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpd Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Testor. 100% of Testor women worked as an Unpd Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    100%

What Testor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Testor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Testor 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Testor. 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 48 military records available for the last name Testor. For the veterans among your Testor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Testor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Testor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Testor in 1970 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Testor 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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