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Bason Family History

Bason Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Bateson. German: of French (Huguenot) origin a variant of Basson.

This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Posson.

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


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Where is the Bason family from?

You can see how Bason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 155 Bason families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bason 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 Bason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bason. 11% of Bason men worked as a Gardener and 73% of Bason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bason were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Bason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bason 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bason. 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 Bason. For the veterans among your Bason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bason lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bason in 1959 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bason 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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