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Basell Family History

Basell 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: Lasell, Basel, Baswell, Bell, Mansell, Basil, Ball, Babel, Gesell

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Where is the Basell family from?

You can see how Basell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Basell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Basell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Basell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basell 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 Basell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Basell. 100% of Basell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Basell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Basell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Basell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Basell. For the veterans among your Basell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Basell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basell in 1973 was 65, and 71 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basell 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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