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Beggs Family History

Beggs Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish (Antrim): variant of Begg with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Beggs family from?

You can see how Beggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 159 Beggs families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Beggs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beggs 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 Beggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beggs. 34% of Beggs men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Beggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beggs were Diamond Setter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Medical Practitioner
    20%
  • Diamond Setter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Beggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beggs 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Beggs. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Beggs. For the veterans among your Beggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beggs lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Beggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beggs in 1941 was 21, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beggs 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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