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Baessell Family History

Baessell Name 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: Bissell, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Vessell, Wassell, Cassell, Bessel

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Where is the Baessell family from?

You can see how Baessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baessell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baessell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Baessell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Baessell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baessell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baessell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baessell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Baessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Baessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baessell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Baessell. 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 462 military records available for the last name Baessell. For the veterans among your Baessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baessell lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Baessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Baessell in 1983 was 65, and 45 in 1999.

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