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Bazzell Family History

Bazzell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Basil.

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


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Where is the Bazzell family from?

You can see how Bazzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bazzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bazzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bazzell families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bazzell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bazzell families in 1891.
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What did your Bazzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bazzell. 34% of Bazzell men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Bazzell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bazzell were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Housework
    31%
  • Painting
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Bazzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bazzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bazzell 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bazzell. 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 897 military records available for the last name Bazzell. For the veterans among your Bazzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bazzell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bazzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bazzell in 1943 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bazzell 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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