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Beghan Family History

Beghan 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: Behan, Began, Beahan, Bean, Bogdan, Berman, Meehan, Belan, Degan

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Where is the Beghan family from?

You can see how Beghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beghan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Beghan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beghan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Beghan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beghan 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 Beghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beghan. 100% of Beghan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Beghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beghan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Beghan. 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 Beghan. For the veterans among your Beghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beghan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Beghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beghan in 1971 was 79, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beghan 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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