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Temmerman Family History

Temmerman 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: Timmerman, Lemmerman, Immerman, Timmermann, Ammerman, Heimerman

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Where is the Temmerman family from?

You can see how Temmerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Temmerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Temmerman families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Temmerman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Temmerman families in 1880.
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What did your Temmerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Temmerman. 38% of Temmerman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Temmerman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Temmerman were Sales Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • Sales Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Temmerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmerman 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Temmerman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Temmerman. For the veterans among your Temmerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Temmerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Temmerman in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

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