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Temes Family History

Temes 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: Nemes, Remes, Tomes, Tewes, Teves, Times, James, Lees, Nemec, Toles

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Where is the Temes family from?

You can see how Temes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Temes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Temes families living in Wiltshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Temes's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Temes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temes 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 Temes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Temes. 25% of Temes men worked as a Manager and 50% of Temes women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temes were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Temes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Temes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temes 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Temes. 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 635 military records available for the last name Temes. For the veterans among your Temes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Temes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Temes in 1965 was 50, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temes 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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