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Bashman Family History

Bashman 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: Ashman, Cashman, Baseman, Bassman, Bachman, Tashman, Hashman, Bushman

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Where is the Bashman family from?

You can see how Bashman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bashman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Bashman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bashman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bashman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashman 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 Bashman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bashman. 100% of Bashman 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 889 census records available for the last name Bashman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bashman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bashman. For the veterans among your Bashman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Bashman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bashman in 1969 was 70, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bashman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bashman 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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