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Tellersen Family History

Tellersen 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: Tellefsen, Tollefsen, Ellefsen, Nellessen, Tillerson, Ellerson

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Where is the Tellersen family from?

You can see how Tellersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellersen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellersen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tellersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellersen 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 5 census records available for the last name Tellersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellersen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tellersen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tellersen. For the veterans among your Tellersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellersen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tellersen

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