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Begoun Family History

Begoun 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: Begun, Begue, Bebout, Begin, Begum, Beron, Degon, Baloun, Beydoun

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Where is the Begoun family from?

You can see how Begoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begoun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Begoun family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Begoun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Begoun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begoun 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 16 census records available for the last name Begoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begoun 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Begoun. 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 Begoun. For the veterans among your Begoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begoun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Begoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Begoun in 1976 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begoun 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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