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Tessmer Family History

Tessmer Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Old Sorbian or other Slavic personal name Tešimir or Těšimir composed of the elements teš ‘to comfort to console’ (see Tesch).

The name reflects a cultural integration of Slavic influences into the German language and naming conventions.

The components of the name highlight the values of compassion and tranquility represented by comfort and peace.

The use of such names showcases the historical interactions between Slavic and Germanic peoples.

Overall, Tešimir encapsulates a rich cultural heritage through its meaning and linguistic roots.

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


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Where is the Tessmer family from?

You can see how Tessmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tessmer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tessmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tessmer families in 1891.
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What did your Tessmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tessmer. 26% of Tessmer men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Tessmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tessmer were Truck Driver and File Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • File Clerk
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 702 immigration records available for the last name Tessmer. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tessmer. For the veterans among your Tessmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessmer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tessmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tessmer in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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