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Tellawley Family History

Tellawley 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: Lawley, Teasley, Thawley, Gellatly, Hawley, Mullaney, Hellweg

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Where is the Tellawley family from?

You can see how Tellawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellawley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tellawley families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellawley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tellawley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Tellawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellawley 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 Tellawley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tellawley. For the veterans among your Tellawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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