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Teleky Family History

Teleky 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: Tenley, Terek, Tetley, Yeley, Zelek, Pelky, Eley, Eleby, Belsky

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Where is the Teleky family from?

You can see how Teleky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teleky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Teleky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teleky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teleky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teleky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teleky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Teleky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teleky. 100% of Teleky men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Teleky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Teleky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teleky 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Teleky. 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 81 military records available for the last name Teleky. For the veterans among your Teleky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teleky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Teleky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teleky in 1956 was 53, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teleky 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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