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Telleman Family History

Telleman 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: Elleman, Tilleman, Tellman, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman

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Where is the Telleman family from?

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

What did your Telleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Telleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telleman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Telleman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Telleman. For the veterans among your Telleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telleman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Telleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Telleman in 1967 was 70, and 70 in 1996.

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