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Basbous Family History

Basbous 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: Bastos, Barbour, Bass, Blasius, Balfour, Baros, Babu, Rasmus, Barbas

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Where is the Basbous family from?

You can see how Basbous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basbous family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Basbous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Basbous family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basbous's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Basbous families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Basbous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basbous 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Basbous. 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 2 military records available for the last name Basbous. For the veterans among your Basbous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basbous lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Basbous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Basbous in 1975 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basbous 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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