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Beggan Family History

Beggan Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Beagáin ‘descendant of Beagán’ (see Began).

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


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Where is the Beggan family from?

You can see how Beggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beggan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Beggan families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Beggan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Beggan families in 1891.
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What did your Beggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman Wines was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beggan. 100% of Beggan men worked as a Salesman Wines.

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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

  • Salesman Wines
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggan 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Beggan. 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 196 military records available for the last name Beggan. For the veterans among your Beggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beggan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Beggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beggan in 1965 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beggan 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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