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Begault Family History

Begault 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: Legault, Gault, Denault, Bault, Brault, Henault, Neault, Devault

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Where is the Begault family from?

You can see how Begault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begault family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Begault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Begault family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Begault's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Begault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Begault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begault. 100% of Begault men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Begault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begault 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Begault. 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 26 military records available for the last name Begault. For the veterans among your Begault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begault lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Begault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Begault in 1971 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begault 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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