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Tellez Name Meaning

Spanish (Téllez): patronymic from the medieval personal name Tello .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Telles, Ellen, Jelle, Velez, Pelaez, Peller, Tilley, Beller, Deller

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Where is the Tellez family from?

You can see how Tellez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tellez families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tellez's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tellez families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tellez ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tellez. 100% of Tellez women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tellez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellez 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tellez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tellez. For the veterans among your Tellez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellez lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tellez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tellez in 1945 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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