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Telkamper Family History

Telkamper 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: Telkamp, Kamper, Teamer, Lamper, Telander, Kampen, Elmer, Clapper

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Where is the Telkamper family from?

You can see how Telkamper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telkamper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Telkamper families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Telkamper's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Telkamper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telkamper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Telkamper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Telkamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telkamper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Telkamper. 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 2 military records available for the last name Telkamper. For the veterans among your Telkamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telkamper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Telkamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Telkamper in 1967 was 89, and 95 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telkamper 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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