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Bemit Family History

Bemit 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: Bemis, Betit, Best, Bein, Bedi, Belin, Beitz, Petit, Remis, Belt

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Where is the Bemit family from?

You can see how Bemit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bemit family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bemit's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bemit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bemit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bemit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bemit. For the veterans among your Bemit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemit 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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