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Basdes Family History

Basdes 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: Bardes, Basden, Baldes, Barnes, Bass, Ades, Valdes, Bandel, Bade

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Where is the Basdes family from?

You can see how Basdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basdes family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Basdes families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Basdes family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basdes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Basdes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basdes 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 Basdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basdes. 100% of Basdes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Basdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basdes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Basdes. 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 Basdes. For the veterans among your Basdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basdes lifespan?

Average Basdes life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basdes 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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