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Basnig Family History

Basnig 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: Basil, Bang, Bassin, Banis, Banik, Basner, Baig, Baskin, Basic, Bisig

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Where is the Basnig family from?

You can see how Basnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Basnig families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Basnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basnig 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 13 census records available for the last name Basnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnig 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 Basnig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basnig. For the veterans among your Basnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnig lifespan?

Average Basnig life expectancy in 1989 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basnig 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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