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Telenga Family History

Telenga 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: Melena, Zelenka, Wielenga, Celenza, Telesca, Stegenga, Teng, Melendy

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Where is the Telenga family from?

You can see how Telenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telenga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telenga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Telenga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Telenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Telenga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telenga 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 132 census records available for the last name Telenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telenga 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Telenga. 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 Telenga. For the veterans among your Telenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telenga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Telenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Telenga in 1970 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telenga 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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