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Begoss Family History

Begoss 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: Boss, Bross, Bloss, Bigos, Bess, Goss, Bugos, Deross, Bearss, Devoss

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Where is the Begoss family from?

You can see how Begoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begoss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Begoss family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Begoss's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Begoss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begoss 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 24 census records available for the last name Begoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begoss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Begoss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Begoss. For the veterans among your Begoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begoss lifespan?

Average Begoss life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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