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Temsey Family History

Temsey 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: Hemsley, Ramsey, Tesser, Kelsey, Tenley, Tansey, Tussey, Emley

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Where is the Temsey family from?

You can see how Temsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Temsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Temsey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Temsey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Temsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temsey 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 37 census records available for the last name Temsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temsey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Temsey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Temsey. For the veterans among your Temsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temsey lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Temsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Temsey in 1994 was 86, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temsey 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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