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Bassi Family History

Bassi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Basso . Italianized form of Slovenian Bajc or Bajec (see Baitz ). Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan of unexplained etymology. Compare Basi .

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


Similar surnames: Tassi, Sassi, Massi, Rassi, Basso, Barsi, Bass, Bassin, Tasso, Grassi

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Where is the Bassi family from?

You can see how Bassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bassi families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bassi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bassi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bassi. 34% of Bassi men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Machiniste
    34%
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What Bassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bassi. 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 878 military records available for the last name Bassi. For the veterans among your Bassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassi lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bassi in 1941 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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