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Teli Family History

Teli 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: Tell, Meli, Teti, Celi, Eli, Li, Bell, Wei, Helm, Mei

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Where is the Teli family from?

You can see how Teli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Teli families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Teli's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Teli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Teli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teli 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Teli. 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 Teli. For the veterans among your Teli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teli lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Teli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Teli in 1976 was 81, and 80 in 1994.

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