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Basman Family History

Basman 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: Asman, Baseman, Badman, Bassman, Barman, Bayman, Bauman, Jasman

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Where is the Basman family from?

You can see how Basman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Basman families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Basman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Basman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basman 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 Basman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Basman. 100% of Basman 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Basman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basman 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Basman. 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 196 military records available for the last name Basman. For the veterans among your Basman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Basman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Basman in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basman 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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