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Teyssen Family History

Teyssen 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: Thyssen, Tesser, Tessin, Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Tesson

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Where is the Teyssen family from?

You can see how Teyssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teyssen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teyssen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teyssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teyssen 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 3 census records available for the last name Teyssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyssen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Teyssen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Teyssen. For the veterans among your Teyssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyssen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Teyssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Teyssen in 1976 was 72, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyssen 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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