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Begos Family History

Begos 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: Bigos, Bugos, Beggs, Boros, Bos, Begue, Baros, Beets, Beger, Regis

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Where is the Begos family from?

You can see how Begos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Begos families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Begos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Begos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begos 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 Begos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begos. 67% of Begos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Begos women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Begos were Unskilled and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Unskilled
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Begos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Begos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begos 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Begos. 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 67 military records available for the last name Begos. For the veterans among your Begos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Begos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Begos in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begos 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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