Telkes Family History

Telkes 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: Telles, Toles, Terres, Teller, Berkes, Takes, Eakes, Belke, Oelke, Heikes

275	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
59	Immigration Records
94	Census and Voter Lists
114	Member Trees

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Where is the Telkes family from?

You can see how Telkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Telkes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Telkes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Telkes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telkes 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 Record

There are 94 census records available for the last name Telkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Telkes. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Telkes. For the veterans among your Telkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telkes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Telkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Telkes in 1976 was 88, and 66 in 2003.

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Telkes Surname Meaning

Where is the Telkes family from?

What Telkes family records will you find?

What is the average Telkes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Telkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Telkes in 1976 was 88, and 66 in 2003.

Telkes Family History

Telkes Surname Meaning

554 record(s) for Telkes

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Telkes Surname Meaning

554 record(s) for Telkes

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Where is the Telkes family from?

What Telkes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Telkes family history

What is the average Telkes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Telkes family tree

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