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Begneaud Family History

Begneaud 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: Begnaud, Bernhard, Bernard, Belleau, Vigneau, Ferneau, Reneau

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Where is the Begneaud family from?

You can see how Begneaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begneaud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begneaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Begneaud family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Begneaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Begneaud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begneaud 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 Begneaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begneaud. 100% of Begneaud men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Begneaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Begneaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begneaud 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Begneaud. 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 24 military records available for the last name Begneaud. For the veterans among your Begneaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begneaud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Begneaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Begneaud in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begneaud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begneaud 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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