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Basehore Name Meaning

Variant of Bashore a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Basore, Bashor, Beshore, Basher, Bazemore, Bakehouse, Secore, Pastore

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Where is the Basehore family from?

You can see how Basehore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basehore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Basehore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Basehore families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Basehore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Basehore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basehore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basehore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basehore. 25% of Basehore men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Basehore women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basehore were Carpenter and Candy Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Candy Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basehore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basehore 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Basehore. 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 414 military records available for the last name Basehore. For the veterans among your Basehore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basehore lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Basehore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Basehore in 1945 was 33, and 84 in 2003.

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