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Begne Family History

Begne 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: Begue, Bene, Berne, Begle, Benne, Beene, Beine, Behne, Beane, Berner

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Where is the Begne family from?

You can see how Begne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Begne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Begne families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Begne families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begne 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 Begne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Charretier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Begne. 100% of Begne men worked as a Charretier.

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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 1921

  • Charretier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Begne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begne 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Begne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Begne. For the veterans among your Begne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begne

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