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Tellgman Family History

Tellgman 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: Tellman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Stellman, Gellman

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Where is the Tellgman family from?

You can see how Tellgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellgman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tellgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tellgman families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellgman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tellgman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tellgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellgman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tellgman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tellgman. For the veterans among your Tellgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellgman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Tellgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tellgman in 1976 was 77, and 83 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellgman 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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