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Early Origins of the Tesmer family

The surname Tesmer was first found in Pomerania, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Chronicles first mention one Tessemarus de Campiz who lived in Mecklenburg in 1286.

Early History of the Tesmer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tesmer research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1857 is included under the topic Early Tesmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tesmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tessmar, Tesmarr, Tesmerr, Tesmer, Tesmare, Tessmarr, Tesmarre, Tessemar, Tessemer, Tesemar, Tessmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Tesmer family

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Migration of the Tesmer family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Tessner, who came to Texas in 1848.


SS Atlantic
  • August Tesmer, Norwegian traveler who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
  • Child 1 Tesmer, Norwegian traveler who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
  • Child 2 Tesmer, Norwegian traveler who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
  • Child 3 Tesmer, Norwegian traveler who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
  • Child 4 Tesmer, Norwegian traveler who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
  • ... (Another 3 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


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