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Telesha Family History

Telesha 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: Telesca, Plesha, Telesco, Toles, Melena, Testa, Zelenka, Tella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telesha 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 Telesha ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Telesha ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Telesha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telesha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Telesha. 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 18 military records available for the last name Telesha. For the veterans among your Telesha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telesha lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Telesha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Telesha in 1975 was 50, and 55 in 2003.

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