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Tellefsen Family History

Tellefsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from Tellef a form of the Old Norse personal name Thorleifr composed of the name of the god Thórr (see Thor) + leifr ‘heir descendant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tellefsen family from?

You can see how Tellefsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellefsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellefsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tellefsen families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tellefsen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Tellefsen families in 1891.
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What did your Tellefsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellefsen. 43% of Tellefsen men worked as a Carpenter and 28% of Tellefsen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tellefsen were Dock Builder and Cook.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Dock Builder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tellefsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellefsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tellefsen. 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 423 military records available for the last name Tellefsen. For the veterans among your Tellefsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellefsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tellefsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tellefsen in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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