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Early Origins of the Tessmer family

The surname Tessmer 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 Tessmer family

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

Tessmer 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 Tessmer family

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Tessmer migration to the United States+



Tessmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christiane Tessmer, aged 48, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Stella" in 1866 1
  • Franz Tessmer, aged 45, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Stella" in 1866 1
  • Lana Tessmer, aged 25, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pennsylvania" in 1866 1
  • Harmon Tessmer, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pennsylvania" in 1866 1
  • Gerrit Tessmer, aged 26, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pennsylvania" in 1866 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Tessmer (post 1700)+

  • Jay Tessmer (b. 1971), American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees (1998-2002)
  • Estel Tessmer (1910-1972), American football and basketball player from Ann Arbor, Michigan, winner of the Chicago Alumni Trophy as a freshman in football
  • Eric Tessmer (b. 1981), American blues guitarist from Austin, Texas
  • Christopher Tessmer, Canadian journalist wit the Regina Leader-Post
  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result

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