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Basnick Family History

Basnick 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: Rasnick, Barnick, Banick, Bannick, Bernick, Beswick, Barwick, Fasick

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Where is the Basnick family from?

You can see how Basnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Basnick families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnick's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Basnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basnick 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 37 census records available for the last name Basnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Basnick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Basnick. For the veterans among your Basnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Basnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Basnick in 1963 was 50, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basnick 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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