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Teselle Family History

Teselle Surname Meaning

Dutch (Te Selle): habitational name for someone living on any of the farms called Selle or Zelle in Gelderland or from Zelle in Herenthout Antwerp (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Teselle family from?

You can see how Teselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teselle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teselle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Teselle family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teselle's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Teselle families in 1911.
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What did your Teselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teselle. 82% of Teselle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Teselle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Teselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teselle 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Teselle. 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 87 military records available for the last name Teselle. For the veterans among your Teselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teselle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Teselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Teselle in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teselle 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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