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Begeman Family History

Begeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Begemann: habitational name for someone from a settlement on the Bega river in the Lippe area.

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


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Where is the Begeman family from?

You can see how Begeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Begeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Begeman family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begeman's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Begeman families in 1841.
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What did your Begeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Begeman. 100% of Begeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Begeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begeman 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Begeman. 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 340 military records available for the last name Begeman. For the veterans among your Begeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begeman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Begeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Begeman in 1957 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begeman 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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