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Tessmann Family History

Tessmann Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Tess of Slavic origin + German -mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Tessmann family from?

You can see how Tessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Tessmann families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tessmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tessmann families in 1880.
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What did your Tessmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tessmann. 43% of Tessmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tessmann women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tessmann were Carpenter and Servant.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Tessmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessmann 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Tessmann. 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 349 military records available for the last name Tessmann. For the veterans among your Tessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tessmann in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tessmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessmann 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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