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Telefsen Family History

Telefsen 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: Tellefsen, Tollefsen, Ellefsen, Detlefsen, Elsen, Tennessen, Telfer

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Where is the Telefsen family from?

You can see how Telefsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telefsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telefsen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Telefsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Telefsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telefsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Telefsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Telefsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telefsen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Telefsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Telefsen. For the veterans among your Telefsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telefsen lifespan?

Average Telefsen life expectancy in 1979 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telefsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telefsen 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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