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Tellock Family History

Tellock Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Tulloch . Perhaps also German of Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tullock, Kollock, Cheslock, Carlock, Wallock, Mellick, Bellack

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Where is the Tellock family from?

You can see how Tellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tellock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tellock families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tellock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tellock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tellock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellock. 58% of Tellock men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tellock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tellock were Mechanic and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Tellock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Tellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellock 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tellock. 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 84 military records available for the last name Tellock. For the veterans among your Tellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellock lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tellock in 1958 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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