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Basacker Family History

Basacker 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: Backer, Blacker, Bracker, Besecker, Anacker, Buracker, Bosecker

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Where is the Basacker family from?

You can see how Basacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basacker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basacker family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Basacker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Basacker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basacker 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 58 census records available for the last name Basacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basacker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Basacker. 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 military records available for the last name Basacker. For the veterans among your Basacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basacker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Basacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Basacker in 1972 was 70, and 57 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basacker 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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