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Begel Family History

Begel 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: Beger, Kegel, Boegel, Bedel, Hegel, Biegel, Bogel, Regel, Bengel

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Where is the Begel family from?

You can see how Begel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Begel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Begel family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Begel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Begel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begel. 36% of Begel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Begel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begel 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Begel. 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 198 military records available for the last name Begel. For the veterans among your Begel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Begel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Begel in 1959 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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