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Begien Family History

Begien 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: Begin, Begue, Bien, Beger, Bogen, Bein, Bergen, Belin, Bergin, Begley

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Where is the Begien family from?

You can see how Begien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Begien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Begien families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Begien's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Begien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Begien. 100% of Begien men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Begien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begien 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Begien. 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 108 military records available for the last name Begien. For the veterans among your Begien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Begien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Begien in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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