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Begraff Family History

Begraff 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: Graff, Braff, Becraft, De Graff, Graf, Belgrave, Griff, Bera, Egloff

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Where is the Begraff family from?

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

What did your Begraff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Begraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begraff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Begraff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Begraff. For the veterans among your Begraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begraff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Begraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Begraff in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

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