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Begent Family History

Begent Surname Meaning

see Baigent.

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


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Where is the Begent family from?

You can see how Begent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Begent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Begent families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Begent's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Begent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Begent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Begent. 25% of Begent men worked as a Builders Labourer and 94% of Begent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Begent were Electrical Engineer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Grocers Porter
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Electrical Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Begent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Begent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begent 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Begent. 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 132 military records available for the last name Begent. For the veterans among your Begent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Begent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Begent in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begent 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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