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Telisman Family History

Telisman 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: Lisman, Reisman, Seligman, Tellman, Erisman, Weisman, Eisman, Tessman

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Where is the Telisman family from?

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

What did your Telisman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Telisman 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 Telisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telisman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Telisman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Telisman. For the veterans among your Telisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telisman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Telisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Telisman in 1974 was 84, and 60 in 1998.

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