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Beggar Family History

Beggar Surname Meaning

from Middle English begger(e) beggar(e) ‘beggar’ Old French begart begar(d).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Beggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beggar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beggar families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Beggar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beggar families in 1891.
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There are 364 census records available for the last name Beggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggar 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Beggar. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Beggar. For the veterans among your Beggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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