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Begier Family History

Begier 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: Beger, Bevier, Regier, Beier, Berner, Beer, Beaver, Berger, Becher

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Where is the Begier family from?

You can see how Begier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Begier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Begier families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Begier's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Begier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begier 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 Begier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sweing Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begier. 34% of Begier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Begier women worked as a Sweing Mach Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sweing Mach Operator
    100%

What Begier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Begier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begier 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Begier. 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 174 military records available for the last name Begier. For the veterans among your Begier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Begier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Begier in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begier 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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