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Basist Family History

Basist 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: Basista, Basil, Bass, Baust, Baris, Banis, Basso, Bast, Balis, Barish

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Where is the Basist family from?

You can see how Basist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basist families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Basist family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Basist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Basist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Basist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basist 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Basist. 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 39 military records available for the last name Basist. For the veterans among your Basist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Basist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Basist in 1968 was 99, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basist 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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