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Bement Name Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire): variant of Beaumont . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Belmont, Benet, Beene, Ament, Dyment, Emens, Been, Beman, Osment

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Where is the Bement family from?

You can see how Bement families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bement family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bement families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bement family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bement's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bement families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bement surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bement ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bement. 16% of Bement men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Bement women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bement were Truck Driver and Farmer. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Farmer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bement. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bement 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Bement. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bement. For the veterans among your Bement ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bement lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bement life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bement in 1958 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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