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Tely Family History

Tely 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: Tell, Ely, Teply, Bell, Helm, Troy, Rey, Terry, Toll, Teng

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Where is the Tely family from?

You can see how Tely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tely families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tely 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 120 census records available for the last name Tely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tely 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tely. 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 Tely. For the veterans among your Tely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tely lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Tely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tely in 1984 was 77, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tely 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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