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 Bemsel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bemsel Family History

Bemsel 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: Bensel, Beisel, Bessel, Besel, Kessel, Hessel, Beese, Meisel, Amsel

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bemsel family from?

You can see how Bemsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bemsel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bemsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemsel 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 Bemsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bemsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemsel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bemsel

Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Bemsel. 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 Bemsel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Bemsel. For the veterans among your Bemsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bemsel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bemsel family history

Discover More

What is the average Bemsel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Bemsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bemsel in 1976 was 85, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bemsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemsel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bemsel family tree

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