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Basmore Family History

Basmore 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: Bashore, Barmore, Basore, Passmore, Ashmore, Cashmore, Haymore, Amore

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Where is the Basmore family from?

You can see how Basmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basmore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Basmore families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Basmore's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Basmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basmore 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 Basmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basmore. 100% of Basmore women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Basmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basmore 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Basmore. 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 31 military records available for the last name Basmore. For the veterans among your Basmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basmore lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Basmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Basmore in 1969 was 70, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basmore 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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