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Basentine Family History

Basentine 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: Barentine, Balentine, Valentine, Ballentine, Barrentine, Aseltine

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Where is the Basentine family from?

You can see how Basentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basentine family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Basentine family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basentine's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Basentine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basentine 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 3 census records available for the last name Basentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basentine 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 Basentine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basentine. For the veterans among your Basentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basentine lifespan?

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