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Baskford Family History

Baskford 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: Bassford, Basford, Bashford, Ashford, Bareford, Bickford, Bamford

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Where is the Baskford family from?

You can see how Baskford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Baskford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Baskford families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskford's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Baskford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Baskford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Baskford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Baskford. For the veterans among your Baskford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baskford

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