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Bemann Family History

Bemann 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: Bermann, Demann, Beman, Bumann, Hemann, Bean, Mann, Ehmann, Bann

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Where is the Bemann family from?

You can see how Bemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Bemann families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemann's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Bemann families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemann 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 Bemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bank Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bemann. 100% of Bemann men worked as a Bank Clerk.

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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

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Bemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemann 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bemann. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bemann. For the veterans among your Bemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bemann in 1967 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemann 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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