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Telvin Family History

Telvin 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: Melvin, Belvin, Elvin, Gelvin, Melin, Levin, Galvin, Helin, Nevin

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Where is the Telvin family from?

You can see how Telvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telvin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telvin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Telvin's in USA. California had the highest population of Telvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telvin 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 30 census records available for the last name Telvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telvin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Telvin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Telvin. For the veterans among your Telvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telvin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Telvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Telvin in 1981 was 62, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telvin 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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