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Baskay Family History

Baskay 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: Baska, Laska, Basa, Barsky, Lasky, Bakas, Basham, Baka, Baskin, Basta

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Where is the Baskay family from?

You can see how Baskay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baskay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baskay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskay 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 57 census records available for the last name Baskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baskay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Baskay. For the veterans among your Baskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Baskay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baskay in 1973 was 55, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baskay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskay 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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