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Tiesman Family History

Tiesman 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: Tinsman, Wiesman, Tieman, Titman, Tiernan, Mesman, Lisman, Rissman

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Where is the Tiesman family from?

You can see how Tiesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tiesman families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tiesman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tiesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiesman 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 Tiesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiesman. 100% of Tiesman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tiesman women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Tiesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Tiesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiesman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tiesman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Tiesman. For the veterans among your Tiesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiesman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tiesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tiesman in 1972 was 91, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiesman 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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