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Basko Family History

Basko 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: Bosko, Basso, Vasko, Bako, Lasko, Blasko, Pasko, Jasko, Wasko, Banko

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Where is the Basko family from?

You can see how Basko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Basko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Basko families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Basko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basko 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 Basko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basko. 48% of Basko men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Basko women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basko were Salesman and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Coal Miner
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    72%
  • Packer
    29%

What Basko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Basko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basko 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Basko. 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 146 military records available for the last name Basko. For the veterans among your Basko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Basko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Basko in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basko 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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