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Bemens Family History

Bemens 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: Berens, Emens, Bement, Bevens, Beets, Been, Nemes, Remes, Beers

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Where is the Bemens family from?

You can see how Bemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bemens families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bemens's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bemens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bemens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bemens. For the veterans among your Bemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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