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Tellas Family History

Tellas 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: Tella, Bellas, Mellas, Kellas, Telles, Tellis, Pallas, Elias, Stella

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Where is the Tellas family from?

You can see how Tellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tellas families living in Texas. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tellas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tellas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellas 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 Tellas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellas. 75% of Tellas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tellas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tellas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Tellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellas 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tellas. 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 79 military records available for the last name Tellas. For the veterans among your Tellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tellas in 1966 was 56, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellas 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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