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Tellotson Family History

Tellotson 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: Tillotson, Elletson, Colloton, Ellenson, Tellefsen, Tolleson

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Where is the Tellotson family from?

You can see how Tellotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellotson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tellotson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tellotson family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tellotson's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tellotson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellotson 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 Tellotson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Tellotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellotson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tellotson. 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 Tellotson. For the veterans among your Tellotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellotson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Tellotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tellotson in 1978 was 81, and 84 in 1996.

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