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Telless Family History

Telless 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: Telles, Teller, Tilles, Belles, Ellers, Delles, Telle, Tellez, Nelles

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Where is the Telless family from?

You can see how Telless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Telless families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Telless's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Telless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telless 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 51 census records available for the last name Telless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telless 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Telless. 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 11 military records available for the last name Telless. For the veterans among your Telless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telless lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Telless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Telless in 1977 was 85, and 82 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telless 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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