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Bassi Family History

Bassi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Basso. Italianized form of Slovenian Bajc or Bajec (see Baitz).

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Bassi family from?

You can see how Bassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Bassi families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bassi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bassi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassi 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 Bassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bassi. 100% of Bassi men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Bassi 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Bassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bassi. 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 878 military records available for the last name Bassi. For the veterans among your Bassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassi lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bassi in 1941 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassi 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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