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Beagan Family History

Beagan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Beachain (see Behan) or Ó Beagáin (see Began).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beagan family from?

You can see how Beagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Beagan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 76% of all the recorded Beagan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Beagan families in 1911.
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What did your Beagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cordonnier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beagan. 63% of Beagan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beagan women worked as a Cordonnier.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Journalier
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cordonnier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beagan 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Beagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Beagan. For the veterans among your Beagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beagan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beagan in 1965 was 53, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beagan 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.

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