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Bemister Family History

Bemister Surname Meaning

from Beaminster (Dorset) reflecting the local pronunciation. The place-name is from the Old English female given name Bebbe + the particle of association -ing- + mynster ‘minster church’.

The -n- of the name's etymological form lost around the end of the Middle Ages has sometimes been restored.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bemister family from?

You can see how Bemister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Bemister families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bemister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bemister families in 1891.
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What did your Bemister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bemister. 100% of Bemister men worked as a Plumber and 85% of Bemister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bemister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemister 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Bemister. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bemister. For the veterans among your Bemister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemister lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Bemister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bemister in 1947 was 33, and 80 in 2003.

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