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Beget Family History

Beget 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: Beger, Benet, Berget, Beer, Berger, Best, Begue, Beets, Bogen, Ege

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Where is the Beget family from?

You can see how Beget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beget family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beget families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Beget families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beget's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Beget families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beget 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 Beget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beget. 100% of Beget men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Beget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beget 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Beget. 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 19 military records available for the last name Beget. For the veterans among your Beget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beget lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Beget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beget in 1980 was 67, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beget 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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