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Bemesdorfer Family History

Bemesdorfer 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: Beamesderfer, Emmendorfer, Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Beresford

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Where is the Bemesdorfer family from?

You can see how Bemesdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemesdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bemesdorfer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemesdorfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bemesdorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bemesdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemesdorfer 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 Bemesdorfer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bemesdorfer. For the veterans among your Bemesdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemesdorfer lifespan?

Average Bemesdorfer life expectancy in 1971 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemesdorfer 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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