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Basseth Family History

Basseth 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: Bassett, Baskett, Hassett, Nesseth, Borseth, Basse, Halseth, Mauseth

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Where is the Basseth family from?

You can see how Basseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basseth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Basseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Basseth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Basseth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Basseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basseth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Basseth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Basseth. For the veterans among your Basseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basseth lifespan?

Average Basseth life expectancy in 1996 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basseth 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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