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Telea Family History

Telea 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: Tella, Telep, Stella, Toles, Vela, Melia, Tell, Belka, Pella, Teller

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Where is the Telea family from?

You can see how Telea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telea family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Telea's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Telea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telea 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 57 census records available for the last name Telea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telea 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Telea. 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 24 military records available for the last name Telea. For the veterans among your Telea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telea lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Telea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Telea in 1981 was 62, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telea 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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