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Tiemessen Family History

Tiemessen 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: Tennessen, Riessen, Tiemeyer, Tonnessen, Thiessen, Tieszen, Clemensen

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Where is the Tiemessen family from?

You can see how Tiemessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiemessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tiemessen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiemessen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tiemessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiemessen 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 50 census records available for the last name Tiemessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiemessen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tiemessen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tiemessen. For the veterans among your Tiemessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiemessen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tiemessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tiemessen in 1968 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiemessen 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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