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Begani Family History

Begani 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: Began, Bean, Belan, Degan, Beran, Bugni, Megan, Bagan, Bergan, Behan

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Where is the Begani family from?

You can see how Begani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Begani family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Begani's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Begani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begani ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Begani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begani 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Begani. 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 42 military records available for the last name Begani. For the veterans among your Begani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Begani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Begani in 1964 was 50, and 79 in 2002.

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