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Teshome Family History

Teshome Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Teshome which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he was chosen’.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Teshome family from?

You can see how Teshome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teshome family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Teshome families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Teshome's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Teshome families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Teshome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teshome 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 Teshome. 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 Teshome. For the veterans among your Teshome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teshome lifespan?

Average Teshome life expectancy in 1998 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teshome 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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