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Temmen Family History

Temmen Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Temme.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Temmen family from?

You can see how Temmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Temmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Temmen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Temmen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Temmen families in 1891.
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What did your Temmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temmen. 54% of Temmen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Temmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmen 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Temmen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Temmen. For the veterans among your Temmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Temmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Temmen in 1965 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmen 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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