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Tesser Family History

Tesser Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle Low German tasche ‘purse’ (compare German Taschner).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name either for a cup maker from German Tasse ‘cup’ or a variant of German Taschner.

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


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Where is the Tesser family from?

You can see how Tesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tesser families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tesser's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tesser families in 1891.
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What did your Tesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tesser. 100% of Tesser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesser 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Tesser. 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 162 military records available for the last name Tesser. For the veterans among your Tesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tesser in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesser 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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