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Temlett Family History

Temlett Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Tremlett with loss of -r-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Temlett family from?

You can see how Temlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Temlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Temlett families living in Somerset. This was about 61% of all the recorded Temlett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Temlett families in 1891.
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What did your Temlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Temlett. 100% of Temlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Temlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temlett 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Temlett. 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 104 military records available for the last name Temlett. For the veterans among your Temlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temlett lifespan?

Average Temlett life expectancy in 1983 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temlett 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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