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Bemton Family History

Bemton 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: Belton, Benton, Beaton, Becton, Berton, Betton, Beeton, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Bemton family from?

You can see how Bemton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bemton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bemton families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bemton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bemton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bemton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bemton. For the veterans among your Bemton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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