Begany Family History

Begany Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Began, Begay, Bean, Begley, Belan, Degan, Beran, Megan, Bagan, Bergan

2,000 record(s) for Begany

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
59	Military Records
62	Immigration Records
362	Census and Voter Lists
291	Member Trees

Where is the Begany family from?

You can see how Begany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begany family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Begany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Begany families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Begany's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Begany families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Begany. 46% of Begany men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Begany women worked as a Housework.

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

46%

Machinist

19%

Mechanic

19%

Farmer

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housework

100%

What Begany family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 362 census records available for the last name Begany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begany census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Begany. 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.

Military Records

There are 59 military records available for the last name Begany. For the veterans among your Begany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Begany lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Begany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Begany in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Begany ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.