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Tesnow Family History

Tesnow Surname Meaning

German (Mecklenburg-Schwerin): habitational name from either of two places in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania named Tessenow.

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


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Where is the Tesnow family from?

You can see how Tesnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tesnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tesnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Tesnow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tesnow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tesnow families in 1880.
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What did your Tesnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tesnow. 45% of Tesnow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tesnow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tesnow were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Tesnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tesnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tesnow 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tesnow. 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 106 military records available for the last name Tesnow. For the veterans among your Tesnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tesnow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tesnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tesnow in 1958 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tesnow 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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