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Temel Family History

Temel 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: Tempel, Demel, Emel, Teel, Tremel, Semel, Zemel, Temple, Peel, Tafel

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Where is the Temel family from?

You can see how Temel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Temel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Temel families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Temel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Temel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Temel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Temel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temel 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Temel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Temel. For the veterans among your Temel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Temel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Temel in 1969 was 74, and 36 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temel 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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