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Teshima Name Meaning

Japanese: though sometimes written 手島 ‘hand’ and ‘island’ the original name as listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku is 豊島 ‘abundant island’ which can also be pronounced Toshima or Toyoshima. All of these are found mostly in eastern Japan.

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


Similar surnames: Shima, Yoshida, Takashima, Takeshita, Shiba, Tajima, Nishida, Ishida

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Where is the Teshima family from?

You can see how Teshima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teshima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Teshima families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Teshima's in USA. California had the highest population of Teshima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teshima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teshima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teshima. 23% of Teshima men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Teshima women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teshima were Farmer and Servant. .

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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
    23%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Helper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Teshima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teshima 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Teshima. 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 225 military records available for the last name Teshima. For the veterans among your Teshima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teshima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Teshima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Teshima in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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