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Begitschke Family History

Begitschke 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: Mitschke, Bieschke, Nitschke, Bertsche, Mischke, Perschke, Reschke

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Where is the Begitschke family from?

You can see how Begitschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begitschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begitschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Begitschke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Begitschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Begitschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begitschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Begitschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begitschke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Begitschke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Begitschke. For the veterans among your Begitschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begitschke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Begitschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Begitschke in 1966 was 91, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begitschke 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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