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Telstone Family History

Telstone 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: Elston, Gelston, Teston, Redstone, Cestone, Easton, Stone, Alston

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Where is the Telstone family from?

You can see how Telstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Telstone families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Telstone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Telstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Telstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telstone 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Telstone. 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 4 military records available for the last name Telstone. For the veterans among your Telstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telstone lifespan?

Average Telstone life expectancy in 1985 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telstone 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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