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Teilley Family History

Teilley 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: Tilley, Reilley, Twilley, Pilley, Tilly, Cilley, Willey, Teller

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Where is the Teilley family from?

You can see how Teilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teilley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Teilley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teilley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teilley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Teilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teilley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Teilley. 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 Teilley. For the veterans among your Teilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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