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Testin Family History

Testin 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: Tessin, Teston, Westin, Tustin, Destin, Austin, Dustin, Tester, Testa

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Where is the Testin family from?

You can see how Testin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Testin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Testin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Testin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Testin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Testin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Testin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Testin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Testin. 100% of Testin 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%

What Testin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Testin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Testin 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Testin. 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 205 military records available for the last name Testin. For the veterans among your Testin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Testin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Testin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Testin in 1953 was 45, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Testin 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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