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Bembow Family History

Bembow 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: Benbow, Bellow, Below, Rambow, Denbow, Dembo, Cumbow, Lembo, Bomboy

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Where is the Bembow family from?

You can see how Bembow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bembow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bembow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Bembow families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bembow's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Bembow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bembow 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 Bembow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bembow. 100% of Bembow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bembow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Bembow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bembow 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bembow. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bembow. For the veterans among your Bembow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bembow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bembow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bembow in 1968 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bembow 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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