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Telafor Family History

Telafor 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: Telford, Teaford, Telfer, Relaford, Pelayo, Tabor, Delamar, Teller

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Where is the Telafor family from?

You can see how Telafor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telafor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telafor family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Telafor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Telafor families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Telafor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telafor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Telafor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Telafor. For the veterans among your Telafor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telafor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Telafor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Telafor in 1971 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telafor 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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