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Tesmer Family History

Tesmer Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Tessmer.

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


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Where is the Tesmer family from?

You can see how Tesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tesmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Tesmer families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tesmer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tesmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tesmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tesmer. 21% of Tesmer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Tesmer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tesmer were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Tesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesmer 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Tesmer. 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 614 military records available for the last name Tesmer. For the veterans among your Tesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesmer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tesmer in 1955 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tesmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesmer 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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