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Tellett Family History

Tellett Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Tillett though this is uncertain as the surnames have different distributions.

However, compare Wm. Tellett 1679 Johannis Tillett 1704 in IGI (Bromborough Cheshire).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tellett family from?

You can see how Tellett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tellett families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tellett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tellett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellett 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 Tellett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tellett. 100% of Tellett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Tellett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellett 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Tellett. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tellett. For the veterans among your Tellett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Tellett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tellett in 1965 was 90, and 98 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellett 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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