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Tellerton Family History

Tellerton 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: Allerton, Yelverton, Fullerton, Tetterton, Tillerson, Ellertson

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Where is the Tellerton family from?

You can see how Tellerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellerton family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Tellerton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellerton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tellerton families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tellerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellerton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tellerton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tellerton. For the veterans among your Tellerton 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 Tellerton 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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