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Basye Family History

Basye Surname Meaning

Variant of Basey.

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


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Where is the Basye family from?

You can see how Basye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Basye families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Basye's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Basye families in 1891.
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What did your Basye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basye. 34% of Basye men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Basye women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basye were Farm Hand and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Basye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Basye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basye 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Basye. 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 941 military records available for the last name Basye. For the veterans among your Basye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basye lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Basye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basye in 1951 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basye 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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