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Temen Family History

Temen 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: Tegen, Teten, Kemen, Lemen, Teman, Stemen, Leven, Nemec, Eden, Neman

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Where is the Temen family from?

You can see how Temen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Temen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Temen family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Temen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Temen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Temen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Temen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Temen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Temen. For the veterans among your Temen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Temen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Temen in 1971 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temen 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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