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Basendale Family History

Basendale 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: Baxendale, Arendale, Masengale, Rosendale, Barksdale, Arendall

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Where is the Basendale family from?

You can see how Basendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basendale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Basendale families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Basendale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Basendale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basendale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Basendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basendale 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Basendale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Basendale. For the veterans among your Basendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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