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Basor Family History

Basor 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: Bator, Rasor, Bason, Basom, Bajor, Basore, Bashor, Baron, Bao, Baker

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Where is the Basor family from?

You can see how Basor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Basor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Basor family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Basor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basor 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 Basor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basor. 100% of Basor men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Basor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Basor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basor 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Basor. 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 77 military records available for the last name Basor. For the veterans among your Basor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Basor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Basor in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basor 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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