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Bassaro Family History

Bassaro 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, Cassaro, Massaro, Passaro, Barbaro, Cassano, Basara

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Where is the Bassaro family from?

You can see how Bassaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassaro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassaro families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bassaro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bassaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bassaro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bassaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bassaro. 100% of Bassaro men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Bassaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassaro 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bassaro. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bassaro. For the veterans among your Bassaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassaro lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bassaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bassaro in 1974 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassaro 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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