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Teslin Family History

Teslin 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: Tessin, Tevlin, Heslin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Newlin, Merlin

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Where is the Teslin family from?

You can see how Teslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teslin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teslin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teslin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teslin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teslin 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 51 census records available for the last name Teslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teslin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Teslin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Teslin. For the veterans among your Teslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teslin lifespan?

Average Teslin life expectancy in 1977 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teslin 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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