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Begshaw Family History

Begshaw 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: Bagshaw, Belshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Besaw, Redshaw

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begshaw 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 118 census records available for the last name Begshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begshaw 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Begshaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Begshaw. For the veterans among your Begshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Begshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Begshaw in 1963 was 72, and 52 in 1997.

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