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Bemet Family History

Bemet 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: Benet, Nemet, Bement, Beer, Nemec, Best, Beets, Beger, Kmet, Bezek

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Where is the Bemet family from?

You can see how Bemet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bemet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bemet families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bemet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bemet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Bemet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bemet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bemet. For the veterans among your Bemet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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