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Tessman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Tessmann .

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


Similar surnames: Messman, Lessman, Essman, Westman, Hessman, Kussman, Mersman, Reesman

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Where is the Tessman family from?

You can see how Tessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tessman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tessman families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tessman's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Tessman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tessman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessman 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Tessman. 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 490 military records available for the last name Tessman. For the veterans among your Tessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Tessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tessman in 1941 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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