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Tessaro Family History

Tessaro Surname Meaning

Italian: from the dialect word tessaro variant of Tessitore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tessaro family from?

You can see how Tessaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tessaro families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tessaro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tessaro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessaro 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 Tessaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tessaro. 53% of Tessaro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tessaro women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Loader
    16%
  • Form
    11%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tessaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tessaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessaro 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Tessaro. 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 145 military records available for the last name Tessaro. For the veterans among your Tessaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessaro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tessaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tessaro in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tessaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessaro 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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