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Tessner Family History

Tessner 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: Tessler, Tesser, Messner, Essner, Gessner, Tessmer, Tessier, Wessner

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Where is the Tessner family from?

You can see how Tessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Tessner families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tessner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tessner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tessner. 30% of Tessner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tessner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tessner were Farmer and Spinner. .

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessner 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Tessner. 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 179 military records available for the last name Tessner. For the veterans among your Tessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tessner in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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