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Tele Family History

Tele 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: Tell, Mele, Telle, Tepe, Tee, Tole, Tekle, Telep, Teale, Teele

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Where is the Tele family from?

You can see how Tele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tele families living in Massachusetts. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tele's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tele 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 501 census records available for the last name Tele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tele 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Tele. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tele. For the veterans among your Tele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tele lifespan?

Average Tele life expectancy in 1988 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tele 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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