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Tessi Family History

Tessi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tessin, Tassi, Tess, Tasso, Ness, Jesse, Tesser, Testa, Russi, Hess

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Where is the Tessi family from?

You can see how Tessi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tessi families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tessi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tessi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tessi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tessi. 100% of Tessi 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Tessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessi 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tessi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Tessi. For the veterans among your Tessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tessi in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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