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Bembrey Family History

Bembrey 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: Bembry, Embrey, Hembree, Bilbrey, Embry, Embree, Berrey, Berry

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Where is the Bembrey family from?

You can see how Bembrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bembrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bembrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Bembrey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bembrey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bembrey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bembrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bembrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bembrey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bembrey. For the veterans among your Bembrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bembrey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bembrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bembrey in 1969 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bembrey 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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