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Temkow Family History

Temkow 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: Demko, Temkin, Tesnow, Timko, Tomko, Semrow, Berkow, Teslow, Tetlow

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Where is the Temkow family from?

You can see how Temkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temkow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Temkow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Temkow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Temkow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Temkow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temkow 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 54 census records available for the last name Temkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temkow 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Temkow. 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 Temkow. For the veterans among your Temkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temkow lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Temkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Temkow in 1988 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temkow 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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