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Testman Family History

Testman 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: Westman, Tessman, Titman, Hetman, Testa, Reitman, Mesman, Messman

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Where is the Testman family from?

You can see how Testman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Testman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Testman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Testman families living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Testman's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Testman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Testman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Testman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Testman. 50% of Testman men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Testman women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Aviation Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Testman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Testman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Testman 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Testman. 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 156 military records available for the last name Testman. For the veterans among your Testman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Testman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Testman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Testman in 1964 was 30, and 61 in 2004.

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