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Basker Family History

Basker Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Basker family from?

You can see how Basker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Basker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Basker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Basker families in 1891.
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What did your Basker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basker. 43% of Basker men worked as an Incapacitated and 95% of Basker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basker were Dairy Farmer and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    43%
  • Pork Butcher (shopkeeper)
    29%
  • Dairy Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • House Duties
    6%

What Basker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Basker. 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 321 military records available for the last name Basker. For the veterans among your Basker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Basker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basker in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basker 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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