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Temanson Family History

Temanson Name 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: Evanson, Manson, Hermanson, Bezanson, Melanson, Jeanson, Manton

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Where is the Temanson family from?

You can see how Temanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Temanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Temanson families living in Minnesota. This was about 68% of all the recorded Temanson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Temanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Temanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Temanson. 100% of Temanson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Temanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temanson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Temanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Temanson. For the veterans among your Temanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temanson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Temanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Temanson in 1971 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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