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Temmerman Family History

Temmerman 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: Timmerman, Lemmerman, Immerman, Timmermann, Ammerman, Heimerman

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Where is the Temmerman family from?

You can see how Temmerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Temmerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Temmerman families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Temmerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Temmerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmerman 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 Temmerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Temmerman. 38% of Temmerman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Temmerman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temmerman were Sales Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • Sales Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Temmerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Temmerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmerman 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Temmerman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Temmerman. For the veterans among your Temmerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Temmerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Temmerman in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmerman 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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