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Begraft Family History

Begraft 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: Becraft, Graft, Graf, Grant, Bratt, Belgrave, Kraft, Bera, Berrett

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Where is the Begraft family from?

You can see how Begraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begraft family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Begraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Begraft family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Begraft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Begraft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begraft 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 105 census records available for the last name Begraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begraft 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Begraft. 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 25 military records available for the last name Begraft. For the veterans among your Begraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begraft lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Begraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Begraft in 1987 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begraft 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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