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Telas Family History

Telas Surname 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: Teas, Melis, Elias, Toles, Vilas, Vela, Tell, Elam, Salas, Delos

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Where is the Telas family from?

You can see how Telas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Telas's in USA. California had the highest population of Telas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Telas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Telas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Telas. For the veterans among your Telas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Telas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Telas in 1978 was 79, and 29 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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