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Basinais Family History

Basinais 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: Sinai, Basinger, Baines, Banis, Bastidas, Masias, Bains, Vasilakis

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Where is the Basinais family from?

You can see how Basinais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basinais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basinais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Basinais families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Basinais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Basinais families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Basinais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basinais 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Basinais. 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 16 military records available for the last name Basinais. For the veterans among your Basinais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basinais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Basinais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Basinais in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basinais 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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