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Basques Family History

Basques Surname Meaning

Hispanic: variant of Vasquez.

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


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Where is the Basques family from?

You can see how Basques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basques family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basques families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 63 Basques families living in Texas. This was about 49% of all the recorded Basques's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Basques families in 1880.
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What did your Basques ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basques. 65% of Basques men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Basques women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basques were Painter and Servant.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Basques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basques 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Basques. 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 272 military records available for the last name Basques. For the veterans among your Basques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basques lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Basques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basques in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basques 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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