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Telker Family History

Telker 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, Kelker, Felker, Telfer, Delker, Welker, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Telker family from?

You can see how Telker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Telker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Telker family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Telker's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Telker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telker 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 Telker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Telker. 28% of Telker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Telker women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Telker were Owner and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Telker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Telker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Telker. 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 99 military records available for the last name Telker. For the veterans among your Telker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Telker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Telker in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telker 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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