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Basey Family History

Basey Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Basil(y) used for men and women alike.

See Basil and compare Bass.

Americanized form of German Böse (see Bose) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Basey family from?

You can see how Basey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Basey families living in Norfolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Basey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Basey families in 1891.
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What did your Basey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basey. 34% of Basey men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Basey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basey were Carman and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Carman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Basey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Basey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basey 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Basey. 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 Basey. For the veterans among your Basey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Basey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Basey in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basey 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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