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Bassant Family History

Bassant 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: Bassano, Bassani, Cassano, Hassan, Bessent, Bassin, Bussan, Bassman

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Where is the Bassant family from?

You can see how Bassant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bassant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Bassant families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bassant's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bassant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassant 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 Bassant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bassant. 100% of Bassant 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
    100%

What Bassant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bassant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassant 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Bassant. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bassant. For the veterans among your Bassant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Bassant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bassant in 1975 was 80, and 56 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassant 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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