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Begnel Family History

Begnel 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: Becnel, Berner, Begue, Beger, Bene, Begley, Kegel, Benner, Boegel

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Where is the Begnel family from?

You can see how Begnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begnel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Begnel families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Begnel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Begnel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Begnel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begnel 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 75 census records available for the last name Begnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begnel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Begnel. 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 military records available for the last name Begnel. For the veterans among your Begnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begnel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Begnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Begnel in 1979 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begnel 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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