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Telthorst Family History

Telthorst 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: Ter Horst, Selhorst, Berghorst, Steinhorst, Tolhurst, Weghorst

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Where is the Telthorst family from?

You can see how Telthorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telthorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telthorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Telthorst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Telthorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Telthorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Telthorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telthorst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Telthorst. 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 62 military records available for the last name Telthorst. For the veterans among your Telthorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telthorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Telthorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Telthorst in 1965 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telthorst 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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