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Tempka Family History

Tempka 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: Lempka, Kempka, Temple, Kempa, Tempel, Stepka, Repka, Templar, Teska

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Where is the Tempka family from?

You can see how Tempka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tempka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tempka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tempka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempka 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 Tempka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tempka. 25% of Tempka men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Tempka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tempka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempka 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tempka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tempka. For the veterans among your Tempka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Tempka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tempka in 1980 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tempka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempka 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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