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Begesse Family History

Begesse 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: Beese, Besse, Lagesse, Burgess, Begue, Beets, Beger, Reese, Jesse

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Where is the Begesse family from?

You can see how Begesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begesse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Begesse family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Begesse's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Begesse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begesse 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 122 census records available for the last name Begesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begesse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Begesse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Begesse. For the veterans among your Begesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begesse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Begesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Begesse in 1969 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begesse 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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