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Bemowski Family History

Bemowski Name 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: Borowski, Dembowski, Bukowski, Pelowski, Bakowski, Rekowski, Badowski

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Where is the Bemowski family from?

You can see how Bemowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bemowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bemowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bemowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bemowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bemowski families in 1920.
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What did your Bemowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sodaclerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bemowski. 42% of Bemowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bemowski women worked as a Sodaclerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bemowski were Janitor and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sodaclerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Bemowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bemowski 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bemowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Bemowski. For the veterans among your Bemowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bemowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bemowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bemowski in 1963 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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