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Bembe Family History

Bembe 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: Beebe, Babe, Bence, Kemble, Begue, Berke, Belle, Barbe, Beaber, Berge

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Where is the Bembe family from?

You can see how Bembe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bembe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bembe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bembe families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bembe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bembe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bembe 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 Bembe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oysterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bembe. 60% of Bembe men worked as an Oysterman.

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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

  • Oysterman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bembe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Bembe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bembe 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Bembe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Bembe. For the veterans among your Bembe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bembe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Bembe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bembe in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bembe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bembe 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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