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Basi Family History

Basi Surname Meaning

Indian: Sikh name a variant of Bassi.

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


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Where is the Basi family from?

You can see how Basi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Basi families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Basi's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Basi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basi 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 Basi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basi. 58% of Basi men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

What Basi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Basi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basi 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Basi. 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 29 military records available for the last name Basi. For the veterans among your Basi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Basi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Basi in 1970 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basi 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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