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Beegan Family History

Beegan Surname Meaning

from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain see Behan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beegan family from?

You can see how Beegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beegan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Beegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Beegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beegan families in 1891.
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What did your Beegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mental Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beegan. 100% of Beegan men worked as a Mental Nurse.

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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

  • Mental Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beegan 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Beegan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Beegan. For the veterans among your Beegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beegan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Beegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beegan in 1950 was 61, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beegan 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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