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Temmon Family History

Temmon 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: Demmon, Lemmon, Lemon, Timmons, Ammon, Gammon, Temme, Sermon, Tummons

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Where is the Temmon family from?

You can see how Temmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Temmon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Temmon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Temmon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Temmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmon 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 80 census records available for the last name Temmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Temmon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Temmon. For the veterans among your Temmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmon lifespan?

Average Temmon life expectancy in 1988 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmon 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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