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Basnight Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Fasnacht . Perhaps an altered form of Irish Basnett .

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


Similar surnames: Fosnight, Hignight, Bauknight, Bright, Bast, Spight, Burright

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Where is the Basnight family from?

You can see how Basnight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnight family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Basnight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Basnight families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnight's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basnight families in 1911.
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What did your Basnight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basnight. 37% of Basnight men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Basnight women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basnight were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Fisherman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basnight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnight 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Basnight. 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 713 military records available for the last name Basnight. For the veterans among your Basnight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnight lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Basnight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Basnight in 1941 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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