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Telsey Family History

Telsey 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: Kelsey, Elsey, Elsen, Tilley, Teller, Tesser, Halsey, Tenley, Tansey

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Where is the Telsey family from?

You can see how Telsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Telsey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Telsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Telsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Telsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telsey. 100% of Telsey men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Telsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Telsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telsey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Telsey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Telsey. For the veterans among your Telsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telsey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Telsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Telsey in 1968 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telsey 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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