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Telken Family History

Telken 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: Belken, Ellen, Elsen, Teller, Elkin, Belkin, Belke, Thelen, Sellen

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Where is the Telken family from?

You can see how Telken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Telken families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Telken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Telken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Telken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telken 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Telken. 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 37 military records available for the last name Telken. For the veterans among your Telken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Telken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Telken in 1962 was 80, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telken 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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