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Tellis Family History

Tellis Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Tullis.

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


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Where is the Tellis family from?

You can see how Tellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tellis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tellis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tellis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tellis families in 1911.
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What did your Tellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellis. 29% of Tellis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tellis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tellis were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellis 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Tellis. 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 558 military records available for the last name Tellis. For the veterans among your Tellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tellis in 1951 was 48, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellis 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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