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Bempkins Family History

Bempkins 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: Tompkins, Lampkins, Simpkins, Lumpkins, Hopkins, Belkin, Boykins

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Where is the Bempkins family from?

You can see how Bempkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bempkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bempkins family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bempkins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bempkins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bempkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bempkins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bempkins. 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 Bempkins. For the veterans among your Bempkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bempkins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Bempkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bempkins in 1967 was 45, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bempkins 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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