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Bassee Family History

Bassee 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: Basse, Massee, Byassee, Bass, Masse, Hassel, Banse, Massey, Bussey

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Where is the Bassee family from?

You can see how Bassee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bassee families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bassee's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bassee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassee 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 144 census records available for the last name Bassee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassee 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bassee. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bassee. For the veterans among your Bassee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassee lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Bassee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bassee in 1995 was 82, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassee 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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