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Templetton Family History

Templetton 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: Templeton, Embleton, Pembleton, Templeman, Templet, Temple, Stapleton

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Where is the Templetton family from?

You can see how Templetton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Templetton family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Templetton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Templetton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Templetton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Templetton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Templetton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Templetton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Templetton. For the veterans among your Templetton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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