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Bemko Family History

Bemko 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: Benko, Demko, Berko, Belko, Beck, Berke, Bello, Berk, Belka, Perko

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Where is the Bemko family from?

You can see how Bemko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bemko family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bemko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bemko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemko 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 51 census records available for the last name Bemko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemko 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bemko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bemko. For the veterans among your Bemko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Bemko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bemko in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemko 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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