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Baskeville Family History

Baskeville 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, Sasseville, Mandeville, Belleville, Banville, Keville

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Where is the Baskeville family from?

You can see how Baskeville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskeville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baskeville families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Baskeville families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baskeville's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baskeville families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskeville 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 Baskeville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baskeville. 100% of Baskeville men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Baskeville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Baskeville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskeville 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Baskeville. 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 55 military records available for the last name Baskeville. For the veterans among your Baskeville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskeville lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Baskeville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Baskeville in 1967 was 91, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baskeville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskeville 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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