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Origins of the Tempest surname

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We have a total number of 15137 records for people with the last name Tempest.

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Where do most Tempests live?

In 1921, most Tempests lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Tempests

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,500 records for the Tempest surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Tempests most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Tempests.

What are the most common Tempest first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tempests

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tempests in 1921
Worsted Weaver

89

Worsted Spinner

56

Cotton Weaver

48

Dressmaker

47

Weaver

30

Common Male occupations for Tempests in 1921
Coal Miner

112

Coal Miner Hewer

45

Butcher

42

Farmer

33

General Labourer

33

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