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Tjessem Family History

Tjessem 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: Jesse, Tesser, Jessen, Jesser, Jessel, Tressel, Jessee, Messer

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Where is the Tjessem family from?

You can see how Tjessem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjessem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjessem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjessem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tjessem families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tjessem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjessem 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tjessem. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tjessem. For the veterans among your Tjessem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjessem lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tjessem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tjessem in 1977 was 92, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjessem 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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