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Bassè Family History

Bassè 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: Bass, Basso, Basse, Bassi, Basil, Basa, Masse, Wass, Tasso, Buss

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Where is the Bassè family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassè 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 Bassè ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bassè. 17% of Bassè men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bassè women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bassè were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bassè. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassè 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bassè. 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 Bassè. For the veterans among your Bassè ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassè lifespan?

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