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Basemore Family History

Basemore 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: Bazemore, Basehore, Passmore, Bashore, Barmore, Ashmore, Cashmore

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Where is the Basemore family from?

You can see how Basemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Basemore families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Basemore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basemore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basemore 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 Basemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basemore. 37% of Basemore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Basemore women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    10%
  • On A Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Basemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basemore 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Basemore. 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 123 military records available for the last name Basemore. For the veterans among your Basemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basemore lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Basemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Basemore in 1954 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basemore 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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