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Bema Family History

Bema 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: Bera, Bena, Beman, Bem, Lema, Bea, Zema, Beha, Buma, Bega

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Where is the Bema family from?

You can see how Bema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bema family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bema families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bema's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bema 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 Bema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bema. 100% of Bema men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bema women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Bema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Bema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bema 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bema. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bema. For the veterans among your Bema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bema lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Bema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bema in 1981 was 91, and 98 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bema 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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