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Tempkins Family History

Tempkins 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: Tompkins, Temkin, Templin, Tomkins, Lampkins, Simpkins, Lumpkins

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Where is the Tempkins family from?

You can see how Tempkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tempkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tempkins families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tempkins's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tempkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempkins 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 Tempkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tempkins. 100% of Tempkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Tempkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempkins 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tempkins. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tempkins. For the veterans among your Tempkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Tempkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tempkins in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tempkins 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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