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Beger Family History

Beger Surname Meaning

South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German bāgen ‘to quarrel to pride oneself’ hence a nickname for a quarrelsome or boastful person.

In some cases, it may be a derivative of Beyer through the intermediate form Beiger, a habitational name for someone from Bavaria (see Bayer).

This is also a rare surname in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Beger family from?

You can see how Beger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Beger families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beger families in 1891.
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What did your Beger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beger. 100% of Beger 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Beger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beger 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Beger. 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 999 military records available for the last name Beger. For the veterans among your Beger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beger in 1955 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beger 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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