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Telesko Family History

Telesko 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: Telesco, Tedesco, Lesko, Plesko, Zelasko, Selesky, Meleski, Telesca

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Where is the Telesko family from?

You can see how Telesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telesko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Telesko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Telesko families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Telesko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Telesko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Telesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Telesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telesko 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Telesko. 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 62 military records available for the last name Telesko. For the veterans among your Telesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telesko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Telesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Telesko in 1969 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telesko 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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