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Teleson Family History

Teleson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Beeson, Teson, Tolleson

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Where is the Teleson family from?

You can see how Teleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teleson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Teleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Teleson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teleson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teleson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teleson. 100% of Teleson women worked as a Cook.

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Teleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teleson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Teleson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Teleson. For the veterans among your Teleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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