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Teshen Family History

Teshen 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: Shen, Tester, Tesser, Westen, Then, Tesh, Tessin, Jessen, Kessen

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Where is the Teshen family from?

You can see how Teshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teshen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teshen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Teshen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Teshen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teshen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Teshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teshen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Teshen. 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 Teshen. For the veterans among your Teshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teshen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Teshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Teshen in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teshen 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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