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Bemies Family History

Bemies 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: Bemiss, Bemis, Berkes, Remis, Nemes, Mies, Benis, Remes, Bies, Berges

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Where is the Bemies family from?

You can see how Bemies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bemies families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bemies's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bemies families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bemies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemies 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bemies. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bemies. For the veterans among your Bemies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bemies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bemies in 1966 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemies 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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