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Telbett Family History

Telbett 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: Helbert, Tollett, Torbett, Pellett, Tolbert, Kellett, Gelnett, Elbert

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Where is the Telbett family from?

You can see how Telbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telbett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Telbett families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Telbett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Telbett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Telbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telbett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Telbett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Telbett. For the veterans among your Telbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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