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Baslow Family History

Baslow 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: Barlow, Ballow, Maslow, Balow, Saslow, Zaslow, Bastow, Jaslow, Kaslow

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Where is the Baslow family from?

You can see how Baslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baslow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Baslow families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baslow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Baslow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baslow 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 Baslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baslow. 100% of Baslow 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%

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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Baslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baslow 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Baslow. 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 91 military records available for the last name Baslow. For the veterans among your Baslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baslow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Baslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baslow in 1954 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baslow 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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