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Bassart Family History

Bassart 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: Bossart, Massart, Bassano, Cassaro, Basara, Massaro, Brassard

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Where is the Bassart family from?

You can see how Bassart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bassart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Bassart families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bassart's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bassart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassart 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 Bassart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bassart. 50% of Bassart 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bassart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Bassart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassart 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bassart. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bassart. For the veterans among your Bassart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassart lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bassart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bassart in 1977 was 58, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassart 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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