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Basenbach Family History

Basenbach 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: Eisenbach, Wagenbach, Rosenbach, Achenbach, Auerbach, Aulenbach

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Where is the Basenbach family from?

You can see how Basenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basenbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Basenbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Basenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Basenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basenbach 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Basenbach. 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 Basenbach. For the veterans among your Basenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basenbach lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Basenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Basenbach in 1977 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basenbach 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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