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Bemben Family History

Bemben 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: Leben, Beaber, Bergen, Been, Kempen, Eiben, Reuben, Bensen, Dembek

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Where is the Bemben family from?

You can see how Bemben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bemben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bemben families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bemben's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bemben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemben 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 Bemben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemben. 72% of Bemben men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bemben women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bemben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Bemben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemben 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Bemben. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bemben. For the veterans among your Bemben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemben lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bemben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bemben in 1956 was 62, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemben 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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