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Telpe Family History

Telpe 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: Telle, Tepe, Temple, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Tell, Delp, Delph

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Where is the Telpe family from?

You can see how Telpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telpe family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Telpe families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Telpe's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Telpe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telpe 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 12 census records available for the last name Telpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telpe 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 Telpe. 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 military records available for the last name Telpe. For the veterans among your Telpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telpe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telpe 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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