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Baske Family History

Baske 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: Paske, Bakke, Kaske, Backe, Balke, Bake, Basse, Laske, Beske, Buske

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Where is the Baske family from?

You can see how Baske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Baske families living in Derbyshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Baske's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baske 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 Baske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baske. 100% of Baske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baske 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Baske. 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 663 military records available for the last name Baske. For the veterans among your Baske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baske in 1962 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baske 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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