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Tiesset Family History

Tiesset 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: Tesser, Riessen, Bisset, Thiessen, Tieszen, Niessen, Tressel, Tissot

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Where is the Tiesset family from?

You can see how Tiesset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiesset family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tiesset families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiesset's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tiesset families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tiesset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiesset 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tiesset. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tiesset. For the veterans among your Tiesset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiesset lifespan?

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