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Tesdale Family History

Tesdale Surname Meaning

see Teasdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tesdale family from?

You can see how Tesdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tesdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tesdale families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tesdale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tesdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tesdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tesdale. 100% of Tesdale men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Tesdale 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Tesdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Tesdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesdale 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tesdale. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tesdale. For the veterans among your Tesdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesdale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Tesdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tesdale in 1969 was 83, and 73 in 1998.

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