This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bemtham family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bemtham Family History

Bemtham 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: Bentham, Beetham, Bertram, Feltham, Beckham, Beltram, Benham, Beecham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bemtham family from?

You can see how Bemtham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemtham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bemtham families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemtham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bemtham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemtham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bemtham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bemtham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemtham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bemtham

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bemtham. 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.

View all Bemtham immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bemtham. For the veterans among your Bemtham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bemtham military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bemtham family history

Discover More

What is the average Bemtham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemtham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemtham

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bemtham family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial