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Basaman Family History

Basaman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baseman, Bassman, Balaban, Backman, Ashman, Basara, Barkman, Hassman

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Where is the Basaman family from?

You can see how Basaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basaman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Basaman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Basaman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Basaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Basaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basaman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Basaman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Basaman. For the veterans among your Basaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basaman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Basaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Basaman in 1980 was 65, and 82 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basaman 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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