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Bemm Family History

Bemm 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: Beam, Emm, Behm, Lemm, Beim, Beem, Bem, Hemm, Bell, Beck

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Where is the Bemm family from?

You can see how Bemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bemm families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bemm's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bemm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bemm. 100% of Bemm men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Bemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemm 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bemm. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bemm. For the veterans among your Bemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bemm in 1965 was 95, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemm 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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