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Baskwill Family History

Baskwill 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: Gaskill, Baswell, Ashwill, Basil, Bagwell, Boswell, Bardwell

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Where is the Baskwill family from?

You can see how Baskwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Baskwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Baskwill families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Baskwill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Baskwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskwill 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 Baskwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baskwill. 100% of Baskwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Baskwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Baskwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskwill 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Baskwill. 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 19 military records available for the last name Baskwill. For the veterans among your Baskwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskwill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Baskwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Baskwill in 1964 was 58, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baskwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskwill 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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