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Bemp Family History

Bemp 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: Kemp, Lemp, Remp, Bump, Bem, Hemp, Zemp, Bell, Beck, Bean

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Where is the Bemp family from?

You can see how Bemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bemp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bemp families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bemp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bemp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemp 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 156 census records available for the last name Bemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemp 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bemp. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bemp. For the veterans among your Bemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemp lifespan?

Average Bemp life expectancy in 1972 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemp 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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