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Begonia Family History

Begonia 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: Segovia, De Gonia, Gonia, Belongia, Regina, Bena, Sagona, Ragona

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Where is the Begonia family from?

You can see how Begonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begonia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Begonia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Begonia family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Begonia's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Begonia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begonia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begonia. 85% of Begonia 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
    85%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Begonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begonia 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Begonia. 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 131 military records available for the last name Begonia. For the veterans among your Begonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begonia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Begonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Begonia in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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