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Teleford Family History

Teleford 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, Releford, Welford, Elford, Reliford, Teaford, Hereford

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Where is the Teleford family from?

You can see how Teleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teleford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teleford family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Teleford's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Teleford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teleford 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 60 census records available for the last name Teleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teleford 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Teleford. 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 18 military records available for the last name Teleford. For the veterans among your Teleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teleford lifespan?

Average Teleford life expectancy in 2000 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teleford 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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