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Basher Family History

Basher Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Bashir. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. English (Cornwall): perhaps a variant of Bosher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basher family from?

You can see how Basher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 74 Basher families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basher's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Basher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basher 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 Basher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basher. 50% of Basher men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Basher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basher were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Basher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basher 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Basher. 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 608 military records available for the last name Basher. For the veterans among your Basher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basher lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Basher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Basher in 1949 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basher 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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