This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Teler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Teler Family History

Teler 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: Teller, Tyler, Telfer, Tesler, Teer, Tener, Teper, Teter, Toler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Teler family from?

You can see how Teler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Teler families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Teler's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Teler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Teler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teler. 50% of Teler men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Teler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Teler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Teler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Teler

Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Teler. 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.

View all Teler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Teler. For the veterans among your Teler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Teler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Teler family history

Discover More

What is the average Teler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Teler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Teler in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Teler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial