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Telgen Family History

Telgen 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: Teigen, Tegen, Ellen, Elsen, Bergen, Teller, Eggen, Felger, Engen

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Where is the Telgen family from?

You can see how Telgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Telgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Telgen families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Telgen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Telgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Telgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telgen. 100% of Telgen men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Telgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Telgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telgen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Telgen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Telgen. For the veterans among your Telgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telgen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Telgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Telgen in 1977 was 74, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telgen 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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