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Bem Family History

Bem Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (Bém): from German Böhm (see Bohm) an ethnic name for someone from Bohemia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bem family from?

You can see how Bem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bem families in 1911.
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What did your Bem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bem. 23% of Bem men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Bem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bem 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Bem. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bem. For the veterans among your Bem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bem lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bem in 1951 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bem 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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