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Tempke Family History

Tempke 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: Temple, Kempke, Lempke, Tempel, Temme, Remke, Teske, Empie, Timpe

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Where is the Tempke family from?

You can see how Tempke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tempke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Tempke families living in Texas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tempke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tempke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Tempke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempke 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tempke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tempke. For the veterans among your Tempke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tempke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tempke in 1965 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempke 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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