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Bassam Family History

Bassam Surname Meaning

see Barsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bassam family from?

You can see how Bassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Bassam families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bassam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bassam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassam 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 Bassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bassam. 78% of Bassam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Paid Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassam 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Bassam. 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 136 military records available for the last name Bassam. For the veterans among your Bassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassam lifespan?

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