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Telletson Family History

Telletson 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: Elletson, Ellenson, Tellefsen, Tolleson, Tillerson, Tillotson

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Where is the Telletson family from?

You can see how Telletson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telletson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Telletson families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Telletson's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Telletson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Telletson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telletson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Telletson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Telletson. For the veterans among your Telletson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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