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Bashor Family History

Bashor Surname Meaning

Variant of Bashore.

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


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Where is the Bashor family from?

You can see how Bashor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bashor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bashor families living in Cornwall. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bashor's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bashor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashor 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 Bashor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bashor. 30% of Bashor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bashor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bashor were Operator and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bashor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashor 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Bashor. 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 671 military records available for the last name Bashor. For the veterans among your Bashor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bashor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bashor in 1957 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bashor 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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