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Tesmond Family History

Tesmond 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: Desmond, Esmond, Edmond, Osmond, Redmond, Teston, Teson, Germond

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Where is the Tesmond family from?

You can see how Tesmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesmond family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tesmond families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tesmond's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tesmond families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesmond 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 37 census records available for the last name Tesmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesmond 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tesmond. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tesmond. For the veterans among your Tesmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesmond lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tesmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tesmond in 1971 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesmond 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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