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Tessmar Family History

Tessmar 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: Tessmer, Tessman, Tessler, Tesser, Messman, Hessman, Messmer, Wessman

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Where is the Tessmar family from?

You can see how Tessmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tessmar families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tessmar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tessmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessmar 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 178 census records available for the last name Tessmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessmar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Tessmar. 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 334 military records available for the last name Tessmar. For the veterans among your Tessmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessmar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tessmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tessmar in 1963 was 74, and 28 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessmar 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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