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Bassenger Family History

Bassenger 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: Bassinger, Basinger, Messenger, Hassinger, Bessinger, Bissinger

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Where is the Bassenger family from?

You can see how Bassenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bassenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bassenger families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bassenger's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bassenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassenger 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 Bassenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coopers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bassenger. 100% of Bassenger men worked as a Coopers Labourer and 100% of Bassenger 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coopers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bassenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bassenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassenger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bassenger. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bassenger. For the veterans among your Bassenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassenger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Bassenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bassenger in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassenger 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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