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Begam Family History

Begam Surname Meaning

see Begum.

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


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You can see how Begam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Begam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Begam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Begam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Begam families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Begam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begam 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Begam. 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 22 military records available for the last name Begam. For the veterans among your Begam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Begam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Begam in 1964 was 61, and 98 in 2004.

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