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Tellesen Family History

Tellesen 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, Helgesen, Ellefsen, Tolleson, Telles, Nellessen

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Where is the Tellesen family from?

You can see how Tellesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellesen family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tellesen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tellesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellesen 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 32 census records available for the last name Tellesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellesen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tellesen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tellesen. For the veterans among your Tellesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tellesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tellesen in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellesen 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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