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Bemiss Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Beamish .

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


Similar surnames: Bemis, Bemus, Beamish, Bearss, Bevins, Enis, Bearse, Bails, Cremins

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Where is the Bemiss family from?

You can see how Bemiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bemiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Bemiss families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Bemiss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bemiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bemiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemiss. 19% of Bemiss men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bemiss women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bemiss were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bemiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemiss 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bemiss. 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 686 military records available for the last name Bemiss. For the veterans among your Bemiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemiss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bemiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bemiss in 1955 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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