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Begry Family History

Begry 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: Berry, Beery, Beury, Beary, Begay, Henry, Bear, Beer, Bury, Beard

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Where is the Begry family from?

You can see how Begry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begry family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Begry families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begry's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Begry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begry 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 Begry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Begry. 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 17 military records available for the last name Begry. For the veterans among your Begry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begry 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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