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Bassas Family History

Bassas 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: Basa, Bass, Bassano, Barlas, Assaf, Barbas, Balsam, Baksa, Hassan

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Where is the Bassas family from?

You can see how Bassas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bassas families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bassas's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bassas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassas 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 Bassas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bassas. 100% of Bassas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bassas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassas 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bassas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bassas. For the veterans among your Bassas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Bassas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bassas in 1981 was 76, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassas 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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