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Telander Family History

Telander Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Thelander.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Telander family from?

You can see how Telander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Telander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Telander families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Telander's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Telander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telander 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 Telander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Telander. 43% of Telander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Telander women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Telander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Telander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telander 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Telander. 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 169 military records available for the last name Telander. For the veterans among your Telander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Telander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Telander in 1963 was 95, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telander 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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