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Bashfield Family History

Bashfield 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: Ashfield, Barfield, Banfield, Barnfield, Brassfield, Harshfield

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Where is the Bashfield family from?

You can see how Bashfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bashfield families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Bashfield family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bashfield's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bashfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bashfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Work was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bashfield. 100% of Bashfield women worked as a Domestic Work.

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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

  • Domestic Work
    100%

What Bashfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Bashfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashfield 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bashfield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bashfield. For the veterans among your Bashfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashfield lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Bashfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bashfield in 1979 was 67, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bashfield 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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