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Bassender Family History

Bassender 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: Fassbender, Bassinger, Fasbender, Lavender, Callender, Basinger

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Where is the Bassender family from?

You can see how Bassender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassender family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bassender families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bassender's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bassender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassender 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 95 census records available for the last name Bassender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassender 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bassender. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bassender. For the veterans among your Bassender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassender lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassender 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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