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Bemberry Family History

Bemberry 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: Dewberry, Newberry, Brimberry, Deberry, Bilberry, Bembry, Sedberry

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Where is the Bemberry family from?

You can see how Bemberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bemberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bemberry families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bemberry's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Bemberry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bemberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemberry. 100% of Bemberry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bemberry women worked as a House Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Bemberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Bemberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemberry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bemberry. 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 Bemberry. For the veterans among your Bemberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemberry lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bemberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bemberry in 1974 was 72, and 66 in 2001.

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