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Begu Family History

Begu 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: Begue, Beg, Beau, Begum, Beu, Begg, Begun, Bega, Bell, Beck

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Where is the Begu family from?

You can see how Begu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Begu family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Begu's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Begu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begu 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 33 census records available for the last name Begu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begu 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Begu. 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 4 military records available for the last name Begu. For the veterans among your Begu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Begu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Begu in 1967 was 77, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begu 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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