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Beegle Family History

Beegle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Biegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beegle family from?

You can see how Beegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beegle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beegle families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beegle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Beegle families in 1891.
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What did your Beegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beegle. 25% of Beegle men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Beegle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beegle were Salesman and Sewing.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Sewing
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beegle 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Beegle. 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 Beegle. For the veterans among your Beegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beegle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Beegle in 1955 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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