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Begga Family History

Begga 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: Begg, Beggs, Bega, Berg, Begue, Beger, Belka, Hegge, Berge, Boggs

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Where is the Begga family from?

You can see how Begga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Begga families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 16 Begga families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begga's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Begga families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begga 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 Begga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begga. 50% of Begga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Begga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Begga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begga 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Begga. 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 11 military records available for the last name Begga. For the veterans among your Begga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Begga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Begga in 1969 was 63, and 83 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begga 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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