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Tesley Family History

Tesley 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: Tenley, Wesley, Tetley, Hesley, Tesler, Teasley, Lesley, Tepley

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Where is the Tesley family from?

You can see how Tesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tesley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tesley family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tesley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tesley. 100% of Tesley women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Tesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tesley. 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 Tesley. For the veterans among your Tesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Tesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tesley in 1963 was 52, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesley 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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