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Bems Family History

Bems 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: Bess, Beas, Beus, Bem, Bens, Brems, Bees, Ems, Bemus, Beams

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Where is the Bems family from?

You can see how Bems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bems family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bems families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bems's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bems 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 197 census records available for the last name Bems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bems 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bems. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bems. For the veterans among your Bems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bems lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Bems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bems in 1965 was 63, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bems 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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