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Baskom Family History

Baskom 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: Bascom, Basom, Waskom, Bosko, Baston, Basso, Vasko, Basham, Balcom

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Where is the Baskom family from?

You can see how Baskom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Baskom families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Baskom families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskom's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baskom families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Baskom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Baskom. 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 6 military records available for the last name Baskom. For the veterans among your Baskom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskom lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Baskom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baskom in 1981 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskom 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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