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Tellar Family History

Tellar 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: Teller, Tella, Bellar, Tullar, Kellar, Zellar, Sellar, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Tellar family from?

You can see how Tellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tellar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Tellar family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tellar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellar 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 Tellar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellar. 100% of Tellar men worked as a Common Labor and 100% of Tellar women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tellar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Tellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tellar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tellar. For the veterans among your Tellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Tellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tellar in 1960 was 57, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellar 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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