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Behagg Family History

Behagg Surname Meaning

For a conceited or boastful person, the term derives from an anglicized form of Flemish Behague.

According to Debrabandere, it is a hypercorrect variant of Bage, which is a derivative of Middle Dutch bagen meaning ‘to boast’.

This term has been altered by a folk etymological association with Middle Dutch behagen, which means ‘to please’.

For further reference, see also Beagle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Behagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behagg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Behagg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Behagg families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Behagg's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Behagg families in 1891.
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What did your Behagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Behagg. 100% of Behagg men worked as a Cotton Spinner and 67% of Behagg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Spinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Household Duties
    15%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behagg 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Behagg. 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 109 military records available for the last name Behagg. For the veterans among your Behagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behagg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Behagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Behagg in 1963 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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