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Begelman Family History

Begelman 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: Begeman, Bellman, Hegeman, Beeman, Belman, Vogelman, Perelman

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Where is the Begelman family from?

You can see how Begelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Begelman families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Begelman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Begelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begelman 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 Begelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begelman. 54% of Begelman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Begelman women worked as a Typist.

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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
    54%
  • Driver
    16%
  • Stationery
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Begelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Begelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begelman 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Begelman. 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 153 military records available for the last name Begelman. For the veterans among your Begelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Begelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Begelman in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begelman 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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