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Teslar Family History

Teslar 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: Tesler, Keslar, Tesar, Tester, Tasler, Tessler, Teller, Tesser, Testa

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Where is the Teslar family from?

You can see how Teslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teslar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teslar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Teslar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Teslar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Teslar families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teslar 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 109 census records available for the last name Teslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teslar 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Teslar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Teslar. For the veterans among your Teslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teslar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Teslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Teslar in 1968 was 50, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teslar 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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