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Basenback Family History

Basenback 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: Busenbark, Eisenbach, Brownback, Wagenbach, Rosenbach, Rosenbeck

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Where is the Basenback family from?

You can see how Basenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basenback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Basenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Basenback family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Basenback's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Basenback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basenback 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 Basenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basenback. 100% of Basenback men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Basenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Basenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basenback 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Basenback. 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 Basenback. For the veterans among your Basenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basenback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Basenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Basenback in 1966 was 71, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basenback 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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