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Telar Family History

Telar 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: Tolar, Tear, Tesar, Bear, Vilar, Dear, Tatar, Pear, Vela, Klar

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Where is the Telar family from?

You can see how Telar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Telar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Telar family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Telar's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Telar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telar 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 58 census records available for the last name Telar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Telar. 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 Telar. For the veterans among your Telar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Telar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Telar in 1987 was 93, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telar 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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