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Begins Family History

Begins 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: Begin, Beins, Bevins, Regis, Bein, Regina, Belin, Bergin, Benis

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Where is the Begins family from?

You can see how Begins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Begins families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Begins families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Begins's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Begins families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Begins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begins 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Begins. 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 106 military records available for the last name Begins. For the veterans among your Begins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Begins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Begins in 1969 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begins 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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