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Tesar Family History

Tesar Surname Meaning

Czech (Tesař) and Slovak (Tesár): occupational name from Czech tesař Slovak tesár ‘carpenter’.

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


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Where is the Tesar family from?

You can see how Tesar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tesar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tesar families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tesar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tesar families in 1891.
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What did your Tesar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tesar. 30% of Tesar men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tesar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tesar were Salesman and Farm Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tesar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tesar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tesar. For the veterans among your Tesar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesar lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tesar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tesar in 1950 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesar 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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