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Basset Family History

Basset Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Old French bas(se) ‘short of low stature’ (see Bas).

English: variant of Bassett a cognate of 1 above.

In some cases also an altered form of French Besset (see Bessette).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basset family from?

You can see how Basset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Basset families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Basset's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basset families in 1891.
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What did your Basset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basset. 100% of Basset men worked as a Minister Of Religion and 70% of Basset women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Minister Of Religion
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Basset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Basset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basset 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Basset. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basset. For the veterans among your Basset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basset lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Basset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Basset in 1956 was 62, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basset 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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