About Telesford
The surname Telesford is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. "Tele" is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "tægl," meaning "reed" or "thatch," while "ford" refers to a shallow place in a river that can be crossed on foot. Therefore, the surname Telesford is thought to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near a reed-covered ford or a place with a reedy river crossing.
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The surname Telesford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Telesford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Telesford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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