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Tisserant Family History

Tisserant 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: Josserand, Tesser, Bessent, Nissen, Tiernan, Wasserman, Dessert

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Where is the Tisserant family from?

You can see how Tisserant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisserant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tisserant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tisserant families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tisserant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tisserant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Tisserant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisserant 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tisserant. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tisserant. For the veterans among your Tisserant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisserant lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Tisserant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tisserant in 1977 was 96, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisserant 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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