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Basits Family History

Basits 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, Bass, Blasius, Baris, Banis, Bast, Balis, Masias, Basic, Basta

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Where is the Basits family from?

You can see how Basits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basits family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Basits's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Basits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basits 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 20 census records available for the last name Basits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basits 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 Basits. 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 4 military records available for the last name Basits. For the veterans among your Basits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basits lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Basits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Basits in 1969 was 68, and 77 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basits 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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