This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tempelman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tempelman Family History

Tempelman 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: Templeman, Teitelman, Kesselman, Koppelman, Timmerman, Tempel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tempelman family from?

You can see how Tempelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempelman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tempelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Tempelman families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tempelman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tempelman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tempelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tempelman. 60% of Tempelman men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Tempelman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

What Tempelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Tempelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempelman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tempelman

Passenger Lists

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Tempelman. 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.

View all Tempelman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Tempelman. For the veterans among your Tempelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tempelman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tempelman family history

Discover More

What is the average Tempelman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tempelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tempelman in 1959 was 57, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tempelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempelman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tempelman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial