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Basseler Family History

Basseler 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: Bassler, Baessler, Basler, Bossler, Hassler, Fassler, Bussler

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Where is the Basseler family from?

You can see how Basseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Basseler families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Basseler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Basseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basseler 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 Basseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basseler. 100% of Basseler 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
    100%

What Basseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Basseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basseler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Basseler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Basseler. For the veterans among your Basseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basseler lifespan?

Average Basseler life expectancy in 1964 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basseler 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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