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Bemston Family History

Bemston 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: Beaston, Benston, Easton, Burston, Benson, Elston, Boston, Belton

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Where is the Bemston family from?

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

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bemston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bemston. 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 Bemston. For the veterans among your Bemston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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