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Teston Name Meaning

Altered form of Tetstone itself an altered form of English Touchstone . Asturian-Leonese (Testón): nickname from testón ‘headstrong stubborn obstinate’. French (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Old French teste ‘head’ (see Testa ).

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


Similar surnames: Teson, Tesson, Tison, Tosto, Weston, Leston, Heston, Elston, Belton

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Where is the Teston family from?

You can see how Teston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Teston families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Teston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teston. 39% of Teston men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Teston women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teston were Operator and Nurse. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teston 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Teston. 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 708 military records available for the last name Teston. For the veterans among your Teston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Teston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Teston in 1957 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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