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Tellert Family History

Tellert 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, Gellert, Ellert, Mellert, Dellert, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Tellert family from?

You can see how Tellert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellert family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tellert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellert 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 64 census records available for the last name Tellert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellert 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tellert. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tellert. For the veterans among your Tellert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Tellert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tellert in 1972 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellert 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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