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Bemont Family History

Bemont 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: Lemont, Belmont, Demont, Bement, Beaumont, Mont, Lemon, Lamont

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Where is the Bemont family from?

You can see how Bemont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bemont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bemont families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bemont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bemont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemont 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 Bemont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemont. 60% of Bemont men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bemont women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bemont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bemont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemont 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bemont. 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 205 military records available for the last name Bemont. For the veterans among your Bemont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bemont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bemont in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemont 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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