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Begian Family History

Begian 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: Begin, Began, Bean, Bogdan, Berman, Bein, Belin, Bergin, Yerian

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Where is the Begian family from?

You can see how Begian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Begian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Begian families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Begian's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Begian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Begian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begian 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Begian. 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 17 military records available for the last name Begian. For the veterans among your Begian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Begian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Begian in 1968 was 75, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begian 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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