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Telkin Family History

Telkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Temkin, Nelkin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Fellin, Malkin

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Where is the Telkin family from?

You can see how Telkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telkin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Telkin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Telkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telkin 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 41 census records available for the last name Telkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telkin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Telkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Telkin. For the veterans among your Telkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telkin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telkin 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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