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Begbie Family History

Begbie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Begbie (formerly Baikbie) in Haddington (East Lothian).

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


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Where is the Begbie family from?

You can see how Begbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Begbie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 58 Begbie families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Begbie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Begbie families in 1891.
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What did your Begbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Begbie. 73% of Begbie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Begbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begbie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Begbie. 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 858 military records available for the last name Begbie. For the veterans among your Begbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begbie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Begbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Begbie in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begbie 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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