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Basart Family History

Basart 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: Basara, Basa, Bayard, Bart, Baert, Baars, Baar, Bast, Dysart, Basurto

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Where is the Basart family from?

You can see how Basart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Basart family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Basart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Basart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basart. 25% of Basart men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Basart women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Pipermaker
    25%
  • Wall Builder
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Basart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Basart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basart 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Basart. 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 45 military records available for the last name Basart. For the veterans among your Basart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Basart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Basart in 1963 was 56, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basart 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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