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Tellessen Family History

Tellessen 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, Nellessen, Tennessen, Tollefsen, Ellefsen, Ellenson

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Where is the Tellessen family from?

You can see how Tellessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tellessen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellessen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tellessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tellessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tellessen. 100% of Tellessen men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Tellessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellessen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tellessen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tellessen. For the veterans among your Tellessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellessen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Tellessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tellessen in 1976 was 54, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellessen 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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