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Teml Family History

Teml 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: Tell, Teal, Teel, Treml, Deml, Bell, Beal, Temple, Real, Peel

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Where is the Teml family from?

You can see how Teml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teml family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Teml families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Teml's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teml families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teml 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 84 census records available for the last name Teml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teml 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Teml. 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 16 military records available for the last name Teml. For the veterans among your Teml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teml lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Teml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Teml in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teml 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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