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Bemo Family History

Bemo 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: Bero, Beno, Belo, Bem, Remo, Semo, Demo, Bebo, Nemo, Bell

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Where is the Bemo family from?

You can see how Bemo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bemo families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bemo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemo 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 Bemo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bemo. 50% of Bemo men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Bemo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bemo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bemo. For the veterans among your Bemo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bemo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bemo in 1961 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemo 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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