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Tellian Family History

Tellian 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: Tellman, Bellman, Sellman, Tella, Fellin, Wellman, Mellman, Sellin

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Where is the Tellian family from?

You can see how Tellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tellian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellian family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tellian's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Tellian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellian 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 88 census records available for the last name Tellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellian 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Tellian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tellian. For the veterans among your Tellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tellian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tellian in 1962 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellian 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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