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Basquel Family History

Basquel 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: Basquez, Basque, Basel, Busque, Vasquez, Bosque, Gasque, Bosquez

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Where is the Basquel family from?

You can see how Basquel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basquel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Basquel families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Basquel family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basquel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Basquel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basquel 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 85 census records available for the last name Basquel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basquel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Basquel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Basquel. For the veterans among your Basquel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basquel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Basquel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Basquel in 1971 was 65, and 71 in 1998.

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