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Beigay Family History

Beigay 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: Begay, Bergan, Benway, Veiga, Bigby, Bergey, Beagan, Beigel, Biga

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Where is the Beigay family from?

You can see how Beigay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beigay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beigay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beigay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beigay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beigay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beigay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beigay. 100% of Beigay 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Beigay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beigay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beigay. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beigay. For the veterans among your Beigay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beigay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beigay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beigay in 1966 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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