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Bemis Family History

Bemis Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Beamish.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bemis family from?

You can see how Bemis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bemis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bemis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bemis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bemis families in 1891.
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What did your Bemis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemis. 17% of Bemis men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Bemis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bemis were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Bemis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bemis. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bemis. For the veterans among your Bemis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bemis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Bemis in 1944 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemis 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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