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Begra Family History

Begra 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: Bera, Berra, Bega, Bear, Beer, Berry, Bara, Beard, Serra, Berg

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Where is the Begra family from?

You can see how Begra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begra family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Begra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Begra families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begra's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Begra families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begra 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 58 census records available for the last name Begra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begra 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Begra. 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 1 military records available for the last name Begra. For the veterans among your Begra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begra 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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