This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bemmis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bemmis Family History

Bemmis 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: Kemmis, Bemis, Beamish, Remis, Benis, Bellis, Ermis, Bevis, Bettis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bemmis family from?

You can see how Bemmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemmis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemmis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bemmis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bemmis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bemmis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bemmis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bemmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemmis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bemmis

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bemmis. 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.

View all Bemmis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Bemmis. For the veterans among your Bemmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bemmis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bemmis family history

Discover More

What is the average Bemmis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemmis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemmis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bemmis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial