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Tismer Family History

Tismer 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: Timmer, Tisler, Wismer, Tesmer, Tisher, Fisher, Risher, Tipper

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Where is the Tismer family from?

You can see how Tismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tismer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tismer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tismer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tismer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tismer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tismer 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 198 census records available for the last name Tismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tismer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Tismer. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tismer. For the veterans among your Tismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tismer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Tismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tismer in 1983 was 90, and 103 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tismer 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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