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Baskis Family History

Baskis 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: Baskin, Baskins, Basil, Bass, Banks, Haskin, Baris, Backus, Bassin

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Where is the Baskis family from?

You can see how Baskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baskis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Baskis families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baskis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Baskis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Baskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskis 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Baskis. 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 23 military records available for the last name Baskis. For the veterans among your Baskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Baskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baskis in 1969 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskis 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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