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Tempson Family History

Tempson 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: Tompson, Kempson, Empson, Timpson, Sampson, Hampson, Kempton, Simpson

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Where is the Tempson family from?

You can see how Tempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tempson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tempson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tempson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tempson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tempson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tempson. 100% of Tempson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tempson women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Tempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tempson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tempson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tempson. For the veterans among your Tempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tempson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1993, in the United States, Tempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tempson in 1952 was 45, and 42 in 1993.

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