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Basiter Family History

Basiter 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: Lasiter, Master, Easter, Bester, Balter, Basinger, Paster, Bailer

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Where is the Basiter family from?

You can see how Basiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Basiter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Basiter families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basiter's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Basiter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Basiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basiter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Basiter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Basiter. For the veterans among your Basiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basiter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basiter 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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