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Teleis Family History

Teleis 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: Tellis, Melis, Toles, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Terris, Tennis

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Where is the Teleis family from?

You can see how Teleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teleis family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Teleis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teleis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Teleis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teleis 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 12 census records available for the last name Teleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teleis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Teleis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Teleis. For the veterans among your Teleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teleis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Teleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teleis in 1978 was 63, and 35 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teleis 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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