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Telfar Family History

Telfar Surname Meaning

see Telfer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Telfar family from?

You can see how Telfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telfar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Telfar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Telfar families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Telfar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Telfar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Telfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telfar 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Telfar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Telfar. For the veterans among your Telfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telfar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Telfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Telfar in 1966 was 90, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telfar 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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