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Basanta Family History

Basanta 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: Basara, Santa, Baratta, Basta, Banta, Asante, Basista, Barsanti, Basa

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Where is the Basanta family from?

You can see how Basanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basanta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basanta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Basanta family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Basanta's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Basanta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basanta 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 Basanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Lawyer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basanta. 60% of Basanta men worked as a Manager and 100% of Basanta women worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Basanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Basanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basanta 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Basanta. 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 83 military records available for the last name Basanta. For the veterans among your Basanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basanta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Basanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Basanta in 1964 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basanta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basanta 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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