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Bassar Family History

Bassar 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: Cassar, Vassar, Massar, Nassar, Basa, Bass, Caesar, Kaspar, Bachar

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Where is the Bassar family from?

You can see how Bassar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bassar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bassar families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bassar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bassar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassar 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 Bassar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bassar. 60% of Bassar men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Bassar women worked as a Counter Girl.

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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

  • Mechanic
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    100%

What Bassar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Bassar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassar 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bassar. 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 Bassar. For the veterans among your Bassar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bassar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bassar in 1971 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassar 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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