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Baski Family History

Baski 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: Laski, Baskin, Bassi, Blaski, Barski, Baska, Back, Bank, Laska, Saeki

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Where is the Baski family from?

You can see how Baski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Baski family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Baski's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Baski families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baski. 100% of Baski 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 Baski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Baski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baski 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Baski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Baski. For the veterans among your Baski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Baski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Baski in 1963 was 33, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baski 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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