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Basn Family History

Basn 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: Bain, Ban, Basa, Bass, Bann, Bas, Bast, Basu, Bahn, Bason

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Where is the Basn family from?

You can see how Basn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basn family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Basn family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Basn's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Basn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Basn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Basn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Basn. For the veterans among your Basn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basn

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