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Temlin Family History

Temlin 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: Timlin, Tevlin, Temkin, Templin, Tomlin, Tumlin, Berlin, Melin

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Where is the Temlin family from?

You can see how Temlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Temlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Temlin family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Temlin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Temlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temlin 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 Temlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temlin. 100% of Temlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Temlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Temlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temlin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Temlin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Temlin. For the veterans among your Temlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Temlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Temlin in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temlin 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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