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Teso Family History

Teso 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: Toso, Tesh, Test, Teson, Tiso, Tso, Tess, Tebo, Teo, Deso

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Where is the Teso family from?

You can see how Teso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Teso families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Teso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Teso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teso 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 304 census records available for the last name Teso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teso 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Teso. 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 68 military records available for the last name Teso. For the veterans among your Teso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Teso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teso in 1962 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teso 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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