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Basack Family History

Basack 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: Baack, Basak, Busack, Black, Back, Basa, Barak, Sack, Boback, Haack

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Where is the Basack family from?

You can see how Basack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basack family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Basack family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Basack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Basack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Basack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basack 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Basack. 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 5 military records available for the last name Basack. For the veterans among your Basack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Basack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Basack in 1974 was 87, and 78 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basack 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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