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Telpher Family History

Telpher 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: Belcher, Teller, Tepper, Telfer, Teicher, Melcher, Welcher, Tescher

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Where is the Telpher family from?

You can see how Telpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telpher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Telpher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Telpher family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Telpher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Telpher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telpher 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 121 census records available for the last name Telpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telpher 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 Telpher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Telpher. For the veterans among your Telpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telpher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Telpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Telpher in 1975 was 73, and 78 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telpher 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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