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Biegun Family History

Biegun 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: Begun, Begue, Bien, Biegel, Bingen, Begin, Bieger, Blegen, Begum

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Where is the Biegun family from?

You can see how Biegun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biegun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Biegun families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Biegun's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Biegun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biegun 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 Biegun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Biegun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Biegun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biegun 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Biegun. 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 52 military records available for the last name Biegun. For the veterans among your Biegun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biegun lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Biegun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Biegun in 1955 was 52, and 26 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biegun 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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