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Basabe Family History

Basabe Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from any of the two places called Basabe in Biscay and Araba/Álava provinces (Basque Country, Spain) named with Basque baso ‘wood forest’ and -be(h)e ‘below’.

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


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You can see how Basabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basabe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Basabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Basabe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Basabe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basabe families in 1891.
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There are 431 census records available for the last name Basabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basabe 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Basabe. 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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There are 42 military records available for the last name Basabe. For the veterans among your Basabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basabe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Basabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Basabe in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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