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Baseman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Besemann: habitational name for someone from a place called Beesem (near Dannenberg) or Beesen (Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein). Possibly also an Americanized form of German Bösemann (see Boseman ).

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


Similar surnames: Bassman, Boseman, Beman, Backman, Bozeman, Kaseman, Buseman, Ashman

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Where is the Baseman family from?

You can see how Baseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Baseman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baseman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baseman families in 1911.
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What did your Baseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baseman. 24% of Baseman men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Baseman women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baseman were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baseman 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Baseman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Baseman. For the veterans among your Baseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baseman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baseman in 1964 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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