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Tellgren Family History

Tellgren 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: Mellgren, Hallgren, Helgren, Kallgren, Wallgren, Ellen, Teller

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Where is the Tellgren family from?

You can see how Tellgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tellgren families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellgren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tellgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellgren 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 214 census records available for the last name Tellgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellgren 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Tellgren. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tellgren. For the veterans among your Tellgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellgren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tellgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tellgren in 1964 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellgren 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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