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Basnar Family History

Basnar 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: Basner, Basa, Kaspar, Bachar, Barna, Bonar, Kasner, Basara, Gaspar

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Where is the Basnar family from?

You can see how Basnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basnar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Basnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Basnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnar 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Basnar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Basnar. For the veterans among your Basnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Basnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basnar in 1974 was 67, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basnar 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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