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Telier Family History

Telier 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: Teller, Telfer, Tellier, Geller, Heller, Seller, Lier, Keller, Felber

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Where is the Telier family from?

You can see how Telier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Telier families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Telier's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Telier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telier 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 142 census records available for the last name Telier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telier 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Telier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Telier. For the veterans among your Telier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telier lifespan?

Average Telier life expectancy in 1971 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telier 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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