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Bases Family History

Bases 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: Bass, Bares, Basel, Banes, Bales, Basey, Bakes, Bates, Bayes, Base

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Where is the Bases family from?

You can see how Bases families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bases family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bases families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bases family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bases's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bases families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bases 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 387 census records available for the last name Bases. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bases 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Bases. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bases. For the veterans among your Bases ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bases lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2000, in the United States, Bases life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bases in 1948 was 44, and 32 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bases 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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