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Teldesley Family History

Teldesley 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: Teasley, Lesley, Endsley, Heltsley, Helsley, Beesley, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Teldesley family from?

You can see how Teldesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teldesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Teldesley families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Teldesley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teldesley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Teldesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teldesley 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 Teldesley. 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 Teldesley. For the veterans among your Teldesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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