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Beggen Family History

Beggen 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: Bergen, Eggen, Heggen, Berger, Begue, Egger, Beger, Bogen, Hegge

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Where is the Beggen family from?

You can see how Beggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beggen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Beggen family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beggen's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Beggen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Beggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Beggen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Beggen. For the veterans among your Beggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beggen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beggen in 1962 was 35, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beggen 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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