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Teyssier Family History

Teyssier 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: Tessier, Tessler, Tesser, Messier, Tessmer, Messer, Tester, Meissner

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Where is the Teyssier family from?

You can see how Teyssier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyssier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teyssier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Teyssier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teyssier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teyssier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teyssier 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 Teyssier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teyssier. 72% of Teyssier men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Baker
    29%

What Teyssier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Teyssier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyssier 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Teyssier. 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 148 military records available for the last name Teyssier. For the veterans among your Teyssier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyssier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Teyssier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Teyssier in 1953 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teyssier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyssier 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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