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Baisel Family History

Baisel 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: Maisel, Basel, Bisel, Beisel, Baise, Kaiser, Bailey, Basil, Babel

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Where is the Baisel family from?

You can see how Baisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baisel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Baisel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baisel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baisel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baisel 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 Baisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baisel. 39% of Baisel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Baisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Baisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baisel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Baisel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Baisel. For the veterans among your Baisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baisel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Baisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Baisel in 1965 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baisel 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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