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Bascomb Family History

Bascomb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bascom.

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


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Where is the Bascomb family from?

You can see how Bascomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bascomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bascomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Bascomb families living in Cornwall. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bascomb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bascomb families in 1891.
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What did your Bascomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bascomb. 100% of Bascomb men worked as a Postmaster and 100% of Bascomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postmaster
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bascomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bascomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bascomb 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 Bascomb. 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 366 military records available for the last name Bascomb. For the veterans among your Bascomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bascomb lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bascomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bascomb in 1957 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bascomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bascomb 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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