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Tempus Family History

Tempus 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: Temple, Tempel, Bumpus, Tempest, Remus, Demus, Demps, Lemus, Bemus

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Where is the Tempus family from?

You can see how Tempus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tempus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tempus families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tempus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tempus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempus 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 132 census records available for the last name Tempus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tempus. 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 71 military records available for the last name Tempus. For the veterans among your Tempus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Tempus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tempus in 1976 was 83, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempus 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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