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Beig Family History

Beig 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: Berg, Feig, Bein, Teig, Beil, Baig, Breig, Beg, Beim, Begg

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Where is the Beig family from?

You can see how Beig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Beig families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Beig's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Beig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beig 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 Beig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beig. 100% of Beig women worked as a Cook General.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook General
    100%

What Beig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Beig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beig 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Beig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beig. For the veterans among your Beig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beig in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beig 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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