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Begnaud Family History

Begnaud Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bignaud a nickname derived from Old French buigne ‘bump on the head (inflicted by a blow)’.

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


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Where is the Begnaud family from?

You can see how Begnaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begnaud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Begnaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 48 Begnaud families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Begnaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Begnaud families in 1880.
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What did your Begnaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begnaud. 48% of Begnaud men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Begnaud women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Begnaud were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Begnaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begnaud 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Begnaud. 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 609 military records available for the last name Begnaud. For the veterans among your Begnaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begnaud lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Begnaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Begnaud in 1944 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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