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Beghold Family History

Beghold 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: Bergholz, Berthold, Betzold, Gerhold, Bechtold, Wenhold, Bergthold

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Where is the Beghold family from?

You can see how Beghold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beghold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beghold families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beghold's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beghold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beghold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beghold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Beghold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beghold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beghold. 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 8 military records available for the last name Beghold. For the veterans among your Beghold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beghold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Beghold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beghold in 1969 was 85, and 86 in 2000.

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