This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tempera family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tempera Family History

Tempera 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: Semper, Kemper, Stemper, Tempel, Tempest, Tepper, Tremper, Tejera

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tempera family from?

You can see how Tempera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tempera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tempera families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tempera's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tempera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tempera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tempera. 100% of Tempera women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Tempera | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Tempera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Tempera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tempera

Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Tempera. 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.

View all Tempera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Tempera. For the veterans among your Tempera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tempera military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tempera family history

Discover More

What is the average Tempera lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Tempera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tempera in 1959 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tempera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempera 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tempera family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial