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Origins of the Begley surname

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About the Begleys

We have a total number of 10793 records for people with the last name Begley.

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Where do most Begleys live?

In 1921, most Begleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Begleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,840 records for the Begley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Begleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Begleys.

What are the most common Begley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Begley family members

Common jobs for Begleys

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

Common Female occupations for Begleys in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Charwoman

14

Domestic Servant

13

General Servant

13

Laundress

13

Common Male occupations for Begleys in 1921
Chimney Sweep

62

General Labourer

35

Farm Hands

29

Chimney Sweeper

23

Dock Labourer

22

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