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Bemz Family History

Bemz 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: Belz, Benz, Betz, Bem, Bell, Beck, Bean, Bear, Lenz, Beer

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Where is the Bemz family from?

You can see how Bemz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bemz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bemz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bemz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bemz 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 14 census records available for the last name Bemz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bemz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bemz. For the veterans among your Bemz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemz lifespan?

Average Bemz life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bemz 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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