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Tessnow Family History

Tessnow 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: Tesnow, Tesson, Teslow, Tasso, Tessler, Tesoro, Tesser, Messner, Snow

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Where is the Tessnow family from?

You can see how Tessnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tessnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tessnow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tessnow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tessnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tessnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tessnow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tessnow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Tessnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tessnow 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tessnow. 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 42 military records available for the last name Tessnow. For the veterans among your Tessnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tessnow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Tessnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tessnow in 1964 was 68, and 92 in 1993.

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