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Teles Family History

Teles Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Telles and Tellez.

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


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Where is the Teles family from?

You can see how Teles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Teles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Teles families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Teles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Teles families in 1891.
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What did your Teles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teles. 37% of Teles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Teles women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teles were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Teles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teles 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Teles. 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 198 military records available for the last name Teles. For the veterans among your Teles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Teles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teles in 1960 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teles 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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