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Telleson Family History

Telleson 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: Tolleson, Ellenson, Tellefsen, Milleson, Jellison, Telles, Elletson

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Where is the Telleson family from?

You can see how Telleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Telleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Telleson family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Telleson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Telleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Telleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telleson. 25% of Telleson 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
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
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What Telleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Telleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telleson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Telleson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Telleson. For the veterans among your Telleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telleson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Telleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Telleson in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 1998.

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