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Beggarley Family History

Beggarley 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: Baggarly, Barley, Berley, Begley, Belgarde, Betterley, Beighley

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Where is the Beggarley family from?

You can see how Beggarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggarley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Beggarley families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beggarley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Beggarley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Beggarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggarley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beggarley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Beggarley. For the veterans among your Beggarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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