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Beaghan Family History

Beaghan 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: Beagan, Beahan, Bagan, Bergan, Behan, Meighan, Teahan, Bragan

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Where is the Beaghan family from?

You can see how Beaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beaghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Beaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beaghan. 100% of Beaghan men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Beaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Beaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaghan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beaghan. 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 143 military records available for the last name Beaghan. For the veterans among your Beaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaghan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Beaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beaghan in 1960 was 48, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaghan 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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