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Telka Family History

Telka 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: Belka, Tella, Pelka, Melka, Tylka, Teska, Stella, Vela, Melia, Tell

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Where is the Telka family from?

You can see how Telka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Telka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Telka family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Telka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Telka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telka 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 Telka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telka. 100% of Telka women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Telka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Telka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telka 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Telka. 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 39 military records available for the last name Telka. For the veterans among your Telka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Telka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Telka in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telka 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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