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Bemett Family History

Bemett 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: Bement, Brett, Beets, Beckett, Emmett, Blewett, Bennett, Berrett

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Where is the Bemett family from?

You can see how Bemett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bemett families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bemett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemett 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 Bemett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bemett. 100% of Bemett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bemett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemett 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bemett. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bemett. For the veterans among your Bemett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemett

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