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Basp Family History

Basp 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: Basa, Bass, Asp, Bas, Rasp, Bast, Basu, Bash, Base, Bard

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Where is the Basp family from?

You can see how Basp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Basp families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Basp families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Basp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basp 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 36 census records available for the last name Basp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basp 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Basp. 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 11 military records available for the last name Basp. For the veterans among your Basp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basp lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basp 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basp

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