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Tellman Family History

Tellman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Tellmann: variant of Tell 3 or of Tillmann (see Tilleman).

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


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Where is the Tellman family from?

You can see how Tellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Tellman families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Tellman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tellman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tellman 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 Tellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tellman. 27% of Tellman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tellman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tellman were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Tellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tellman 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Tellman. 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 369 military records available for the last name Tellman. For the veterans among your Tellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tellman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tellman in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tellman 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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