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Tessean Family History

Tessean 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: Tessman, Tesser, Messman, Tessin, Jessen, Kessen, Hessman, Nessen

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Where is the Tessean family from?

You can see how Tessean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tessean families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tessean's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tessean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessean 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 38 census records available for the last name Tessean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessean 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tessean. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tessean. For the veterans among your Tessean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tessean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tessean in 1971 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessean 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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