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Beggars Family History

Beggars 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: Eggers, Biggar, Bears, Biggers, Meggers, Segars, Seegars, Beggs

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Where is the Beggars family from?

You can see how Beggars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggars family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beggars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Beggars families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beggars's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Beggars families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Beggars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggars 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beggars. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beggars. For the veterans among your Beggars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beggars lifespan?

Average Beggars life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beggars 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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