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Testo Family History

Testo Surname Meaning

Italian:: possibly metonymic occupational name from testo ‘crockery’. nickname from testone ‘stubborn’.

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


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Where is the Testo family from?

You can see how Testo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Testo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Testo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Testo families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Testo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Testo families in 1911.
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What did your Testo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Testo. 25% of Testo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Printer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Testo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Testo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Testo 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Testo. 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 207 military records available for the last name Testo. For the veterans among your Testo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Testo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Testo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Testo in 1962 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Testo 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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