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Tesnar Family History

Tesnar 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: Tesar, Tester, Tesser, Testa, Cesar, Tena, Lesner, Bednar, Tesler

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Where is the Tesnar family from?

You can see how Tesnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tesnar family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Tesnar's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Tesnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesnar 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 Tesnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesnar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tesnar. 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 Tesnar. For the veterans among your Tesnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesnar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tesnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tesnar in 1965 was 59, and 41 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesnar 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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