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Baskit Family History

Baskit 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, Basil, Baskett, Haskin, Bassin, Laski, Laskin, Raskin, Bast

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Where is the Baskit family from?

You can see how Baskit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Baskit families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Baskit family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baskit's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Baskit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Baskit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Baskit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Baskit. For the veterans among your Baskit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Baskit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Baskit in 1970 was 72, and 53 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskit 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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