Temme Family History

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Temme Name Meaning

North German and Frisian: from a Low German and Frisian pet form of Thetmar (standard German Dietmar), a personal name composed of the Germanic elements þeudo- ‘people’, ‘nation’ (unattested) + meri, mari ‘renowned’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Demme, Emme, Remme, Tomme, Homme, Lemme, Hemme, Tamm, Remke, Remmel

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Temme Family Origin

Where is the Temme family from?

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You can see how Temme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Temme families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Temme families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Temme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Temme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Temme Family Occupations

What did your Temme ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Laborer, Keeping House and Barber were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Temme. A less common occupation for the Temme family was Brewer. The most common Temme occupation in the USA was Laborer. 14% of Temme's were Laborers.

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  • Laborer

    14%

  • Keeping House

    11%

  • Barber

    6%

  • Brewer

    6%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Temme ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Temme Historical Records

What Temme family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Temme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temme census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Temme. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Temme. For the veterans among your Temme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Temme Life Expectancy

What is the average Temme lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Temme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Temme in 1962 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temme 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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