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Tellep Family History

Tellep 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, Telle, Telles, Tellez, Telep, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Tellep family from?

You can see how Tellep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellep family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tellep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tellep families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellep's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tellep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellep 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 197 census records available for the last name Tellep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellep 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tellep. 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 98 military records available for the last name Tellep. For the veterans among your Tellep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellep lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tellep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tellep in 1965 was 53, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellep 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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