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Tellegan Family History

Tellegan 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: Elleman, Nelligan, Tilleman, Tellman, Ellen, Teller, Alleman, Bellman

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Where is the Tellegan family from?

You can see how Tellegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellegan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tellegan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellegan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tellegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellegan 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 11 census records available for the last name Tellegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellegan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tellegan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tellegan. For the veterans among your Tellegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellegan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Tellegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tellegan in 1978 was 82, and 75 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellegan 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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