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Bempton Family History

Bempton 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: Kempton, Hampton, Beaston, Belton, Benston, Benton, Rampton, Beaton

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Where is the Bempton family from?

You can see how Bempton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bempton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bempton families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bempton family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bempton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bempton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bempton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bempton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bempton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bempton. For the veterans among your Bempton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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