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Tempes Family History

Tempes 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: Tempel, Tempest, Temples, Temple, Terres, Semper, Kemper, Nemes

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Where is the Tempes family from?

You can see how Tempes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tempes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tempes families living in Washington. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tempes's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tempes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tempes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Tempes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tempes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tempes. For the veterans among your Tempes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Tempes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tempes in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 1990.

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