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Temkin Family History

Temkin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Temke (a pet form of Tomer ) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Simkin, Henkin, Elkin, Belkin, Meskin, Peskin, Etkin, Eskin, Jenkin

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Where is the Temkin family from?

You can see how Temkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Temkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Temkin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Temkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Temkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Temkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Temkin. 18% of Temkin men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Temkin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temkin were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Temkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Temkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 286 military records available for the last name Temkin. For the veterans among your Temkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temkin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Temkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Temkin in 1956 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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