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Temmey Family History

Temmey 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: Temme, Tenley, Emley, Emmer, Tempel, Tetley, Kemmer, Hemme, Timmer

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Where is the Temmey family from?

You can see how Temmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Temmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Temmey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Temmey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Temmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Temmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Temmey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Temmey. For the veterans among your Temmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Temmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Temmey in 1975 was 81, and 92 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmey 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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