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Tempelton Family History

Tempelton 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: Templeton, Melton, Tempel, Kempton, Tempest, Pemberton, Pelton

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Where is the Tempelton family from?

You can see how Tempelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tempelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tempelton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tempelton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tempelton families in 1891.
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What did your Tempelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tempelton. 46% of Tempelton men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Tempelton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tempelton were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Tempelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tempelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempelton 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Tempelton. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tempelton. For the veterans among your Tempelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempelton lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Tempelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tempelton in 1979 was 64, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempelton 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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