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Beglen Family History

Beglen 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: Begley, Behlen, Belen, Begle, Berlin, Begue, Ellen, Belle, Beger

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Where is the Beglen family from?

You can see how Beglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beglen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beglen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beglen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beglen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beglen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Beglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beglen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Beglen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beglen. For the veterans among your Beglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beglen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Beglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beglen in 1972 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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