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Origins of the Beggins surname

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About the Begginses

We have a total number of 388 records for people with the last name Beggins.

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Where do most Begginses live?

In 1921, most Begginses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Begginses

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We have 254 records for the Beggins surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Begginses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beggins first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Begginses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Begginses in 1921
House Keeper

3

Laundress

3

Card Room Hand

2

Dressmaker

2

Agrl Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Begginses in 1921
Spinner

10

Stone Mason

3

Blacksmith

2

Brass Moulder

2

Chemical Labourer

2

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