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Begus Family History

Begus 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, Bogus, Negus, Begum, Begun, Beus, Beggs, Bemus, Beets, Beger

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Where is the Begus family from?

You can see how Begus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Begus families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Begus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Begus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begus 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 Begus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begus. 100% of Begus men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Begus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begus 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Begus. 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 23 military records available for the last name Begus. For the veterans among your Begus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Begus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Begus in 1985 was 92, and 35 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Begus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begus 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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