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Tesk Family History

Tesk 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: Tesh, Test, Teske, Teska, Tess, Beck, Turk, Heck, Peck, Best

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Where is the Tesk family from?

You can see how Tesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tesk families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tesk family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tesk's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Tesk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesk 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 229 census records available for the last name Tesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesk 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 Tesk. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tesk. For the veterans among your Tesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Tesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tesk in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesk 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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