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Tellef Family History

Tellef 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, Telle, Telles, Tellez, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Toller

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Where is the Tellef family from?

You can see how Tellef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellef family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tellef's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tellef families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tellef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellef 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tellef. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tellef. For the veterans among your Tellef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellef lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Tellef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tellef in 1961 was 70, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellef 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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