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Temperley Family History

Temperley Surname Meaning

see Timperley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Temperley family from?

You can see how Temperley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temperley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Temperley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Temperley families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Temperley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Temperley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temperley 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 Temperley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Temperley. 35% of Temperley men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 70% of Temperley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temperley were Electrical Printer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    35%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Solicitor
    9%
  • Electrical Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Temperley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Temperley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temperley 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Temperley. 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 451 military records available for the last name Temperley. For the veterans among your Temperley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temperley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Temperley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Temperley in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temperley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temperley 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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