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Temkins Family History

Temkins 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: Temkin, Tomkins, Jenkins, Perkins, Denkins, Seekins, Tompkins

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Where is the Temkins family from?

You can see how Temkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Temkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Temkins families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Temkins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Temkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temkins 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 72 census records available for the last name Temkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temkins 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Temkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Temkins. For the veterans among your Temkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temkins lifespan?

Average Temkins life expectancy in 1968 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temkins 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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