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Telljohann Family History

Telljohann 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: Mollohan, Zellmann, Hellmann, Storjohann, Wellmann, Johann, Tillmann

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Where is the Telljohann family from?

You can see how Telljohann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telljohann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telljohann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Telljohann families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Telljohann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Telljohann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telljohann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Telljohann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Telljohann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telljohann 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Telljohann. 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 46 military records available for the last name Telljohann. For the veterans among your Telljohann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telljohann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Telljohann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Telljohann in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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