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Telesh Family History

Telesh 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, Pelech, Welsh, Teresi, Tesh, Treesh, Telles, Delosh, Benesh

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Telesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telesh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Telesh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Telesh. For the veterans among your Telesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telesh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Telesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Telesh in 1967 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telesh 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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