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Tiesson Family History

Tiesson 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: Tesson, Bisson, Tessin, Sisson, Riessen, Teston, Presson, Teson

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Where is the Tiesson family from?

You can see how Tiesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiesson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiesson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tiesson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiesson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tiesson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Tiesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiesson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tiesson. 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 Tiesson. For the veterans among your Tiesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiesson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiesson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiesson

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