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Basz Family History

Basz 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, Banz, Batz, Bas, Bast, Basu, Baz, Bash, Balz

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Basz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Basz. 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 97 military records available for the last name Basz. For the veterans among your Basz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Basz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Basz in 1985 was 87, and 76 in 2000.

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