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Basom Family History

Basom Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English or German Bason.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basom family from?

You can see how Basom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Basom families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Basom's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Basom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basom 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 Basom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basom. 50% of Basom men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Basom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basom were Labor and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basom 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Basom. 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 488 military records available for the last name Basom. For the veterans among your Basom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Basom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basom in 1959 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basom 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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