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Teston Family History

Teston Surname Meaning

Altered form of Tetstone itself an altered form of English Touchstone. Asturian-Leonese (Testón): nickname from testón ‘headstrong stubborn obstinate’.

French (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Old French teste ‘head’ (see Testa).

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


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You can see how Teston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Teston families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Teston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teston families in 1891.
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What did your Teston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Teston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teston 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Teston. 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 708 military records available for the last name Teston. For the veterans among your Teston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Teston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Teston in 1957 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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