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Telmos Family History

Telmos 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: Delos, Lemos, Tello, Demos, Elmo, Nelms, Delmas, Telles, Olmos

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Where is the Telmos family from?

You can see how Telmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telmos family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Telmos families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Telmos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Telmos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telmos 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 89 census records available for the last name Telmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telmos 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Telmos. 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 28 military records available for the last name Telmos. For the veterans among your Telmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telmos lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Telmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Telmos in 1980 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telmos 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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