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Basik Family History

Basik 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: Basil, Banik, Wasik, Basic, Balik, Babik, Kasik, Basak, Bacik, Baik

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Where is the Basik family from?

You can see how Basik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Basik families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Basik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Basik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basik 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 Basik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basik. 100% of Basik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Basik women worked as an Assembler.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Basik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Basik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basik 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Basik. 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 49 military records available for the last name Basik. For the veterans among your Basik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Basik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Basik in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basik 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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