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Temmons Family History

Temmons 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: Timmons, Tummons, Emmons, Demmons, Lemmons, Simmons, Kimmons

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Where is the Temmons family from?

You can see how Temmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmons family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Temmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Temmons family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Temmons's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Temmons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmons 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 Temmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temmons. 100% of Temmons 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 Temmons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Temmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmons 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Temmons. 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 18 military records available for the last name Temmons. For the veterans among your Temmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmons lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Temmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Temmons in 1974 was 80, and 27 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmons 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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