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Baskervile Family History

Baskervile 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: Baskerville, Beckerdite, Nankervis, Casterline, Service, Basile

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Where is the Baskervile family from?

You can see how Baskervile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskervile family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Baskervile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baskervile family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskervile's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Baskervile families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Baskervile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskervile 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baskervile. 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 Baskervile. For the veterans among your Baskervile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskervile lifespan?

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