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Telsa Family History

Telsa 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: Tella, Stella, Vela, Melia, Tell, Belka, Pella, Testa, Sella, Rella

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Where is the Telsa family from?

You can see how Telsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telsa family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Telsa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Telsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telsa 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 27 census records available for the last name Telsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telsa 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Telsa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Telsa. For the veterans among your Telsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telsa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Telsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Telsa in 1968 was 92, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telsa 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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