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Telow Family History

Telow 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: Below, Teslow, Tetlow, Tebow, Low, Trow, Tell, Delos, Clow, Bellow

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Where is the Telow family from?

You can see how Telow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Telow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Telow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Telow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Telow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Telow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Telow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Telow. For the veterans among your Telow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Telow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Telow in 1972 was 79, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telow 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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