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Tellifer Family History

Tellifer 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: Tellier, Teller, Tolliver, Telfer, Tullier, Cullifer, Welliver

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Where is the Tellifer family from?

You can see how Tellifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellifer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Tellifer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellifer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tellifer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellifer 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 23 census records available for the last name Tellifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellifer 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 Tellifer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tellifer. For the veterans among your Tellifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellifer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Tellifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tellifer in 1984 was 70, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellifer 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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