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Tes Family History

Tes Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ទេស corresponding to the Khmer word of Sanskrit origin meaning ‘country land’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tes family from?

You can see how Tes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Tes families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tes families in 1871.
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What did your Tes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tes. 60% of Tes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Shop Asst (drapers)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tes 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Tes. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Tes. For the veterans among your Tes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tes in 1966 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tes 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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