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Basir Family History

Basir 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: Basil, Nasir, Basic, Bashir, Bair, Bain, Baker, Barr, Bauer, Basa

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Where is the Basir family from?

You can see how Basir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Basir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Basir family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Basir's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Basir families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basir 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 Basir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basir. 100% of Basir men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Basir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Basir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basir 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Basir. 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 13 military records available for the last name Basir. For the veterans among your Basir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basir lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Basir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Basir in 1995 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basir 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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