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Telney Family History

Telney 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: Teaney, Tenney, Torney, Dolney, Cerney, Delaney, Heaney, Tilley

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Where is the Telney family from?

You can see how Telney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Telney families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Telney families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Telney's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Telney families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telney 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 36 census records available for the last name Telney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Telney. 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 Telney. For the veterans among your Telney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telney

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