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Bassett Family History

Bassett Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Old French basset ‘of low stature’ a diminutive of basse ‘low short’ either a nickname for a short person or a status name for someone of humble origins. Altered form of French Bessette 1 or Besset (see Bessette ).

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


Similar surnames: Bassette, Baskett, Bissett, Gassett, Barrett, Hassett, Massett

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Where is the Bassett family from?

You can see how Bassett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 752 Bassett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bassett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bassett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bassett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bassett. 12% of Bassett men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Bassett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bassett were Gardener and 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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 213,000 census records available for the last name Bassett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassett 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Bassett. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Bassett. For the veterans among your Bassett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bassett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bassett in 1941 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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