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Bassan Family History

Bassan Surname Meaning

see Barsham. unexplained.

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


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Where is the Bassan family from?

You can see how Bassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bassan families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bassan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bassan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassan 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 Bassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bassan. 25% of Bassan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bassan women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Roofer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassan 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Bassan. 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 98 military records available for the last name Bassan. For the veterans among your Bassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bassan in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassan 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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