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Begil Family History

Begil 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: Beil, Begin, Bevil, Bell, Beal, Basil, Begue, Peil, Beger, Keil

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Where is the Begil family from?

You can see how Begil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Begil families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Begil's in USA. California had the highest population of Begil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Begil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begil 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Begil. 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 22 military records available for the last name Begil. For the veterans among your Begil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Begil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Begil in 1972 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begil 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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