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Telfare Family History

Telfare 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: Telford, Telfer, Telfair, Teare, Tesfaye, Clare, Cesare, Melgar

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Where is the Telfare family from?

You can see how Telfare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telfare family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telfare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Telfare family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Telfare's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Telfare families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telfare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Telfare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telfare 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Telfare. 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 8 military records available for the last name Telfare. For the veterans among your Telfare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telfare lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Telfare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Telfare in 1960 was 27, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telfare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telfare 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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