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Begaye Family History

Begaye Surname Meaning

Native American (Navajo): variant of Begay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Begaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begaye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Begaye family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Begaye's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Begaye families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Begaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begaye 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Begaye. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Begaye. For the veterans among your Begaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begaye lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Begaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Begaye in 1971 was 29, and 45 in 2003.

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