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Telder Family History

Telder Name 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: Helder, Gelder, Teller, Elder, Telfer, Kelder, Melder, Tedder, Felder

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Where is the Telder family from?

You can see how Telder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Telder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Telder families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Telder's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Telder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telder 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 Telder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Telder. 30% of Telder men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Telder women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Telder were Waiter and Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Waiter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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What Telder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Telder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telder 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Telder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Telder. For the veterans among your Telder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Telder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Telder in 1969 was 76, and 58 in 2003.

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