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Tessitore Family History

Tessitore Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a weaver tessitore an agent derivative of tessere ‘to weave’ (from Latin texere).

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


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Where is the Tessitore family from?

You can see how Tessitore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessitore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tessitore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Tessitore families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tessitore's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tessitore families in 1920.
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What did your Tessitore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tessitore. 26% of Tessitore men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tessitore women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tessitore were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Tessitore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tessitore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessitore 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Tessitore. 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 348 military records available for the last name Tessitore. For the veterans among your Tessitore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessitore lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tessitore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tessitore in 1949 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tessitore 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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