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Basca Family History

Basca 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: Basa, Barca, Baca, Bacca, Tasca, Basch, Basta, Nasca, Basco, Gasca

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Where is the Basca family from?

You can see how Basca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Basca families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Basca's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basca 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 Basca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basca. 100% of Basca men worked as a Miner and 100% of Basca women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Basca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Basca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basca 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Basca. 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 30 military records available for the last name Basca. For the veterans among your Basca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basca lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Basca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Basca in 1974 was 59, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basca 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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