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Bemelman Family History

Bemelman 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: Bellman, Beeman, Belman, Perelman, Beilman, Boelman, Beukelman

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Where is the Bemelman family from?

You can see how Bemelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bemelman families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemelman's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bemelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Bemelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemelman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bemelman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bemelman. For the veterans among your Bemelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemelman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Bemelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bemelman in 1968 was 70, and 53 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemelman 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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