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Tempton Family History

Tempton 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: Kempton, Hampton, Rampton, Templeton, Tipton, Lampton, Compton

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Where is the Tempton family from?

You can see how Tempton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tempton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tempton families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tempton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tempton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempton 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 Tempton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tempton. 58% of Tempton men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Tempton women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tempton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Tempton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tempton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Tempton. For the veterans among your Tempton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tempton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tempton in 1975 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempton 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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