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Telfrey Family History

Telfrey 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: Pelfrey, Jeffrey, Alfrey, Palfrey, Telfer, Delorey, Wolfrey, Terry

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Where is the Telfrey family from?

You can see how Telfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telfrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Telfrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Telfrey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Telfrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Telfrey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Telfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telfrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Telfrey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Telfrey. For the veterans among your Telfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telfrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Telfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Telfrey in 1973 was 66, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telfrey 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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