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Basger Family History

Basger 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: Badger, Basner, Basler, Barger, Basher, Baker, Master, Asker, Bauer

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Where is the Basger family from?

You can see how Basger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Basger families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Basger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Basger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basger 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 72 census records available for the last name Basger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Basger. 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 military records available for the last name Basger. For the veterans among your Basger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basger 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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