Origins of the Bem surname
About the Bems
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Interesting facts about Bem
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bems most likely to marry?
Bem*s
What are the most common Bem first names?
John
Joseph
Maria
Mary
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Common jobs for Bems
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Bems in 1921
Living On Own Means
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
General Servant Domestic
1
Housemaid
1
Mill Hand Worsted
1
Commmon male occupations for Bems in 1921
Chaise Maker
1
Coal Dealer
1
Coal Miner
1
Collier
1
Dock Lab
1
