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Bemmer Family History

Bemmer 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: Emmer, Kemmer, Lemmer, Memmer, Bremmer, Beamer, Hemmer, Demmer

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Where is the Bemmer family from?

You can see how Bemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bemmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Bemmer families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bemmer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bemmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemmer 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 Bemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bemmer. 100% of Bemmer men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Bemmer 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemmer 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bemmer. 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 251 military records available for the last name Bemmer. For the veterans among your Bemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bemmer in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemmer 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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