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Basens Family History

Basens 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: Bass, Sens, Bares, Basel, Bauwens, Banes, Aasen, Bains, Bowens

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Where is the Basens family from?

You can see how Basens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Basens families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Basens's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Basens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basens 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 46 census records available for the last name Basens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Basens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Basens. For the veterans among your Basens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basens lifespan?

Average Basens life expectancy in 1981 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basens 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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