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Teleen Family History

Teleen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Teller, Treen, Thelen, Leen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen

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Where is the Teleen family from?

You can see how Teleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teleen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Teleen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Teleen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Teleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teleen 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 Teleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teleen. 100% of Teleen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Teleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Teleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teleen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Teleen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Teleen. For the veterans among your Teleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teleen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Teleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Teleen in 1975 was 71, and 54 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teleen 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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