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Begin Family History

Begin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Begun.

French (Bégin): probably a nickname derived from the Old French adjective besgue ‘having a stammer’ (see Begue).

French: variant of Beguin.

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


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Where is the Begin family from?

You can see how Begin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Begin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Begin families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Begin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Begin families in 1891.
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What did your Begin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begin. 25% of Begin men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Begin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Begin were Truck Driver and Spinner.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Spinner
    6%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Begin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Begin. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Begin. For the veterans among your Begin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Begin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Begin in 1948 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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