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Telekes Family History

Telekes 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: Kerekes, Telles, Weekes, Lees, Toles, Terres, Teller, Berkes, Deluke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telekes 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 32 census records available for the last name Telekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telekes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Telekes. 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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There are 77 military records available for the last name Telekes. For the veterans among your Telekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telekes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Telekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Telekes in 1976 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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