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Bemman Family History

Bemman Surname 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: Berman, Beeman, Belman, Beman, Beaman, German, Bean, Bowman, Yeoman

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Where is the Bemman family from?

You can see how Bemman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bemman families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bemman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bemman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bemman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bemman. 100% of Bemman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bemman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Bemman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemman 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 Bemman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Bemman. For the veterans among your Bemman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bemman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bemman in 1967 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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