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Telger Family History

Telger Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Telge a topographic name denoting an enclosed tree nursery.

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


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Where is the Telger family from?

You can see how Telger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Telger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Telger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Telger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Telger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telger 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 Telger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telger. 50% of Telger 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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Telger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Telger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Telger. 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 40 military records available for the last name Telger. For the veterans among your Telger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Telger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Telger in 1968 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telger 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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