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Tessin Family History

Tessin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Tessin family from?

You can see how Tessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tessin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Tessin families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Tessin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tessin families in 1911.
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What did your Tessin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tessin. 56% of Tessin 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Pass Boy
    8%

What Tessin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessin 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Tessin. 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 755 military records available for the last name Tessin. For the veterans among your Tessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tessin in 1961 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tessin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessin 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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