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Bascos Family History

Bascos 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: Bascom, Bastos, Basco, Barco, Bass, Baros, Vasco, Bacon, Bosco, Banos

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Where is the Bascos family from?

You can see how Bascos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bascos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bascos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bascos families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bascos's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bascos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bascos 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 Bascos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bascos. 60% of Bascos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Field Hand
    40%

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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Bascos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bascos 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Bascos. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bascos. For the veterans among your Bascos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bascos lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bascos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bascos in 1942 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bascos 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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