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Basnik Family History

Basnik 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: Banik, Bank, Basil, Blatnik, Karnik, Lesnik, Rasnick, Bassin, Banis

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Where is the Basnik family from?

You can see how Basnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Basnik families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Basnik families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Basnik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basnik 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 88 census records available for the last name Basnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnik 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Basnik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Basnik. For the veterans among your Basnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Basnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Basnik in 1969 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basnik 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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