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Tellerman Family History

Tellerman 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: Hellerman, Ellerman, Gellerman, Kellerman, Elleman, Bullerman

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Where is the Tellerman family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tellerman. 50% of Tellerman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Tellerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Tellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellerman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tellerman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tellerman. For the veterans among your Tellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tellerman in 1962 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tellerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellerman 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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