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Basche Family History

Basche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Basch.

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


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Where is the Basche family from?

You can see how Basche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Basche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Basche families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basche. 24% of Basche men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist Helper
    10%

What Basche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basche 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Basche. 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 225 military records available for the last name Basche. For the veterans among your Basche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Basche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Basche in 1957 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basche 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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