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Basselman Family History

Basselman 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: Hasselman, Bosselman, Casselman, Kasselman, Besselman, Kesselman

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Where is the Basselman family from?

You can see how Basselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Basselman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Basselman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Basselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basselman 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 Basselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basselman. 100% of Basselman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Basselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Basselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basselman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Basselman. 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 Basselman. For the veterans among your Basselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basselman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Basselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basselman in 1975 was 66, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basselman 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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