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Temerson Family History

Temerson 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: Emerson, Peterson, Merson, Reierson, Stenerson, Enerson, Emerton

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Where is the Temerson family from?

You can see how Temerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Temerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Temerson families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Temerson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Temerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temerson 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 Temerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temerson. 100% of Temerson men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Temerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Temerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temerson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Temerson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Temerson. For the veterans among your Temerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temerson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Temerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Temerson in 1953 was 56, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temerson 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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