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Tesh Family History

Tesh Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tash. Probably an altered form of German Tesch.

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


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Where is the Tesh family from?

You can see how Tesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tesh family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tesh's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tesh families in 1911.
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What did your Tesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tesh. 28% of Tesh men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Tesh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tesh were Farm Helper and Inspector.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Inspector
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesh 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Tesh. 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 Tesh. For the veterans among your Tesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tesh in 1953 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesh 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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