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Tellander Family History

Tellander 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: Telander, Callander, Sealander, Melander, Ellender, Helander

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Where is the Tellander family from?

You can see how Tellander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tellander families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellander's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tellander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellander 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 187 census records available for the last name Tellander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellander 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Tellander. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tellander. For the veterans among your Tellander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tellander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tellander in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellander 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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