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Tellet Family History

Tellet 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, Bellet, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Tellet family from?

You can see how Tellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Tellet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tellet families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tellet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellet 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 252 census records available for the last name Tellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellet 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tellet. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tellet. For the veterans among your Tellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Tellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tellet in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellet 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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