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Baessler Family History

Baessler Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Basel in Switzerland (see Besler) or from any of various places called Basse or Bassen in northern Germany.

Alternatively, perhaps from a derivative of Middle Low German baseln ‘to act in a confused manner’.

Hence a nickname for someone who was absent-minded or forgetful.

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


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Where is the Baessler family from?

You can see how Baessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Baessler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baessler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baessler families in 1891.
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What did your Baessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baessler. 39% of Baessler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Baessler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baessler were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Baessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baessler 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Baessler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 572 military records available for the last name Baessler. For the veterans among your Baessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baessler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Baessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baessler in 1945 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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