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Telleen Family History

Telleen 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: Ellen, Teller, Killeen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Wellen, Tellefsen

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Where is the Telleen family from?

You can see how Telleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telleen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Telleen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Telleen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Telleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telleen 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 154 census records available for the last name Telleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telleen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Telleen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Telleen. For the veterans among your Telleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telleen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Telleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Telleen in 1966 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telleen 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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