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Tema Family History

Tema 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: Toma, Tuma, Tena, Tea, Tyma, Lema, Zema, Teta, Teman, Ma

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Where is the Tema family from?

You can see how Tema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tema family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tema families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tema families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tema's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tema families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tema 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 Tema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tema. 60% of Tema men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Tema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Tema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tema 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Tema. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tema. For the veterans among your Tema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tema lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Tema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tema in 1976 was 59, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tema 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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