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Basett Family History

Basett 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: Baskett, Basnett, Bassett, Batt, Brett, Barrett, Hassett, Barnett

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Where is the Basett family from?

You can see how Basett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Basett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Basett families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Basett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Basett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basett 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 Basett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basett. 34% of Basett men worked as a Manager and 100% of Basett 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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basett 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Basett. 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 199 military records available for the last name Basett. For the veterans among your Basett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basett lifespan?

Average Basett life expectancy in 1981 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basett 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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