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Basden Family History

Basden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Baisden.

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


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Where is the Basden family from?

You can see how Basden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Basden families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basden families in 1891.
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What did your Basden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basden. 100% of Basden men worked as a Railway Clerk and 87% of Basden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Unpd Domestic Dts
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Basden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basden 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Basden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basden. For the veterans among your Basden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Basden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Basden in 1945 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basden 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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