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Bassham Family History

Bassham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Basham.

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


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Where is the Bassham family from?

You can see how Bassham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Bassham families living in Norfolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bassham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bassham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassham 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 Bassham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bassham. 100% of Bassham men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Bassham 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Bassham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bassham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassham 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Bassham. 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 Bassham. For the veterans among your Bassham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassham lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bassham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bassham in 1957 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassham 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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