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Tesia Family History

Tesia 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: Testa, Teska, Melia, Teshima, Tella, Teig, Terra, Lesiak, Tesch, Tesh

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Where is the Tesia family from?

You can see how Tesia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tesia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tesia family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tesia's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tesia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesia 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 35 census records available for the last name Tesia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesia 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tesia. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tesia. For the veterans among your Tesia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tesia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tesia in 1975 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesia 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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