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Bemker Family History

Bemker 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: Becker, Beeker, Bekker, Betker, Hemker, Benker, Berner, Baker, Beer

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Where is the Bemker family from?

You can see how Bemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Bemker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bemker family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bemker's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bemker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bemker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bemker. For the veterans among your Bemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Bemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bemker in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemker 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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