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Begane Family History

Begane 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: Began, Beane, Bean, Begue, Keane, Bene, Belan, Degan, Deane, Beran

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Where is the Begane family from?

You can see how Begane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Begane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Begane family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begane's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Begane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Begane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begane 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Begane. 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 14 military records available for the last name Begane. For the veterans among your Begane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Begane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Begane in 1964 was 66, and 67 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begane 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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