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Begando Family History

Begando 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: Bando, Brando, Blando, Segundo, Berardo, Belardo, Began, Beland, Bean

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Where is the Begando family from?

You can see how Begando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Begando families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Begando's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Begando families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begando. 100% of Begando men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Begando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begando 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Begando. 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 27 military records available for the last name Begando. For the veterans among your Begando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begando lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Begando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Begando in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begando 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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