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Temmins Family History

Temmins 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: Timmins, Timmons, Hemming, Tummons, Lemming, Emmons, Temkin, Kemmis

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Where is the Temmins family from?

You can see how Temmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Temmins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Temmins families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Temmins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Temmins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmins 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 Temmins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Temmins. 100% of Temmins 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%

What Temmins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Temmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmins 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Temmins. 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 20 military records available for the last name Temmins. For the veterans among your Temmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmins lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Temmins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Temmins in 1989 was 88, and 4 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmins 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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