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Bascus Family History

Bascus 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: Baccus, Bascue, Bacus, Barcus, Bass, Blasius, Rasmus, Backus, Fiscus

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Where is the Bascus family from?

You can see how Bascus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bascus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bascus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Bascus families living in Texas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bascus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bascus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bascus 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 Bascus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultural Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bascus. 60% of Bascus men worked as an Agricultural Labor.

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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

  • Agricultural Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Bascus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bascus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bascus. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bascus. For the veterans among your Bascus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bascus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bascus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bascus in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bascus 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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