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Telke Family History

Telke 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: Belke, Oelke, Teske, Welke, Telle, Toelke, Selke, Helke, Berke, Pelle

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Where is the Telke family from?

You can see how Telke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Telke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Telke family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Telke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Telke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telke 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 Telke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Telke. 43% of Telke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Telke women worked as a 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
    43%
  • Sign Painter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Telke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Telke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telke 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Telke. 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 228 military records available for the last name Telke. For the veterans among your Telke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Telke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Telke in 1973 was 86, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telke 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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