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Baskes Family History

Baskes 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: Bakes, Backes, Bankes, Barkes, Baker, Barnes, Asker, Bass, Banks

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Where is the Baskes family from?

You can see how Baskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baskes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Baskes family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Baskes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Baskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Baskes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Baskes. For the veterans among your Baskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Baskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baskes in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskes 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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