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Tellejohn Family History

Tellejohn 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: Tellefsen, Tolleson, Meiklejohn, Tallon, Ellen, Littlejohn, Teller

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Where is the Tellejohn family from?

You can see how Tellejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellejohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Tellejohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Tellejohn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellejohn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tellejohn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Tellejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellejohn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tellejohn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tellejohn. For the veterans among your Tellejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellejohn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Tellejohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tellejohn in 1973 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellejohn 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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