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Telenko Family History

Telenko Surname 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: Zelenka, Telesco, Tezeno, Toledo, Melendy, Melena, Terek, Cedeno

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Where is the Telenko family from?

You can see how Telenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Telenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Telenko family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Telenko's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Telenko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telenko 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 Telenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Telenko. 100% of Telenko 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Telenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Telenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telenko 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Telenko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Telenko. For the veterans among your Telenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telenko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Telenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Telenko in 1964 was 53, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telenko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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