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Bashan Family History

Bashan 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: Basham, Bashaw, Basha, Bahan, Shan, Basa, Gahan, Bachar, Balan

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Where is the Bashan family from?

You can see how Bashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bashan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bashan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bashan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bashan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashan 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 Bashan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bashan. 37% of Bashan men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Bashan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bashan were Truck Driver and Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Loader
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Bashan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashan 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Bashan. 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 203 military records available for the last name Bashan. For the veterans among your Bashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Bashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bashan in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bashan 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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