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Telston Family History

Telston 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: Elston, Gelston, Teston, Easton, Alston, Colston, Elton, Elson

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Where is the Telston family from?

You can see how Telston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Telston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Telston families living in Denbighshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Telston's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Telston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Telston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telston 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Telston. 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 military records available for the last name Telston. For the veterans among your Telston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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