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Temmson Family History

Temmson 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: Teson, Emison, Remson, Tesson, Tomson, Tompson, Kempson, Demmon

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Where is the Temmson family from?

You can see how Temmson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Temmson family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Temmson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Temmson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmson 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 Temmson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temmson. 100% of Temmson men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Temmson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Temmson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Temmson. For the veterans among your Temmson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmson

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