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Tesseny Family History

Tesseny 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: Tesser, Bessent, Tussey, Tessin, Jessen, Kessen, Vessey, Bessey

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tesseny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesseny 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 Tesseny. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tesseny. For the veterans among your Tesseny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesseny lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Tesseny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tesseny in 1994 was 74, and 77 in 1999.

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