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Temma Family History

Temma 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: Temme, Gemma, Lemma, Emma, Demma, Timm, Toma, Testa, Tamm, Tella

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Where is the Temma family from?

You can see how Temma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Temma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Temma family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Temma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Temma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temma 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 163 census records available for the last name Temma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temma 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Temma. 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 Temma. For the veterans among your Temma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Temma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Temma in 1969 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temma 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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