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Temples Family History

Temples Surname Meaning

Altered form of Temple with the addition of excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Temples family from?

You can see how Temples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temples family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Temples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Temples families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Temples's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Temples families in 1911.
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What did your Temples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Temples. 32% of Temples men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Temples women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temples were Farming and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

What Temples family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Temples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temples 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Temples. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Temples. For the veterans among your Temples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temples lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Temples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Temples in 1945 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temples

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temples 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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