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Begal Family History

Begal 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: Beal, Regal, Segal, Began, Bega, Begay, Bell, Bean, Bear, Gal

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Where is the Begal family from?

You can see how Begal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Begal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Begal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Begal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Begal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begal 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 Begal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begal. 50% of Begal men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Begal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Begal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begal 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Begal. 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 154 military records available for the last name Begal. For the veterans among your Begal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Begal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Begal in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begal 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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