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Baser Family History

Baser Surname Meaning

Turkish (Başer): ornamental name or nickname composed of baş ‘chief’ + er ‘male’ thus meaning ‘kingpin’.

Probably an altered form of German Böser (see Boeser) or of some other similar like-sounding German surname.

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


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Where is the Baser family from?

You can see how Baser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Baser families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Baser's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Baser families in 1891.
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What did your Baser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baser 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Baser. 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 536 military records available for the last name Baser. For the veterans among your Baser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baser in 1963 was 33, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baser 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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