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Telefus Family History

Telefus 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: Toles, Melhus, Delfs, Telfer, Gelhaus, Hegedus, Leleux, Telles, Theus

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Where is the Telefus family from?

You can see how Telefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telefus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telefus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Telefus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Telefus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Telefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telefus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Telefus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Telefus. For the veterans among your Telefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telefus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Telefus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Telefus in 1979 was 65, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telefus 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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