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Begale Family History

Begale Name 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: Segale, Begle, Beale, Gale, Beal, Beadle, Begue, Belle, Bogle, Beagle

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Where is the Begale family from?

You can see how Begale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Begale families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Begale's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Begale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begale ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Begale ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Begale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begale 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Begale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Begale. For the veterans among your Begale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Begale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Begale in 1971 was 53, and 79 in 1992.

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