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Begnal Family History

Begnal 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: Bernal, Beal, Regal, Bena, Bagnall, Bernat, Becnel, Benac, Berna

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Where is the Begnal family from?

You can see how Begnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Begnal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Begnal family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begnal's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Begnal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Begnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begnal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Begnal. 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 57 military records available for the last name Begnal. For the veterans among your Begnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begnal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Begnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Begnal in 1966 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begnal 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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