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Temler Family History

Temler 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: Demler, Teller, Semler, Timler, Emler, Kemler, Tesler, Hemler

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Where is the Temler family from?

You can see how Temler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Temler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Temler families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Temler's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Temler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temler 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 168 census records available for the last name Temler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Temler. 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 122 military records available for the last name Temler. For the veterans among your Temler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Temler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Temler in 1969 was 68, and 64 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temler 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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