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Bassey Family History

Bassey Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Basey

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bassey family from?

You can see how Bassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Bassey families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bassey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bassey families in 1891.
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What did your Bassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bassey. 100% of Bassey men worked as a Postman and 100% of Bassey 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

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassey 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Bassey. 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 492 military records available for the last name Bassey. For the veterans among your Bassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bassey in 1968 was 72, and 52 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassey 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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