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Telg Family History

Telg 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: Teng, Tell, Teig, Elg, Tong, Bell, Feng, Tang, Meng, Helm

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Where is the Telg family from?

You can see how Telg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Telg family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Telg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Telg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Telg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telg. 100% of Telg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Telg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Telg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Telg. For the veterans among your Telg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Telg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Telg in 1974 was 36, and 33 in 2004.

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